New Stanford University research has homed in on two specific gut bacteria-produced metabolites that may protect against the intestinal inflammation associated with diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s.
Kristie Rice explores how the gut microbiome is changed by a ketogenic diet.
The yellow color comes from bacteria metabolizing waste from red blood cells.
Three long-term HMP studies provide comprehensive tracking of the changes that occur in the microbiome in response to human disease.
Do you suffer from digestive problems such as bloating and stomach cramps? Do you also suffer from other problems such as acne, migraines and fatigue? If so,
These rotating spheres are called volvox, the genus of around 20 species of green algae that can be found in nutrient-rich freshwater environments. They
Without sufficient digestive enzymes, your body is unable to break down food properly, potentially leading to digestive disorders and unpleasant symptoms. Here are 12 foods that contain natural digestive enzymes.
Kids is a new $3 video game that "allows you to move with and against crowds until everyone is gone." Here's a review on iTunes from KupaMan: This is a…
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared V by Becky & Joe. Becky and Joe create inventive, intriguing miniature masterpieces that constantly push the boundaries of the form in which they are working. From psychedelic experiments with plasticine, to hauntingly strange puppet odysseys, their work has earned them legions of obsessive fans worldwide.
Explore the link between diet and mental health. Learn how food affects both the mind and body
More and more conditions are being linked to our gut health, stool samples are becoming the new colonics and soon, celebrities could be selling us their faeces. Yes, really. But is the microbiome the next frontier of wellness, or should we poo-pooh it? Kate Wills reports
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared V by Becky & Joe. Becky and Joe create inventive, intriguing miniature masterpieces that constantly push the boundaries of the form in which they are working. From psychedelic experiments with plasticine, to hauntingly strange puppet odysseys, their work has earned them legions of obsessive fans worldwide.
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Speaking Simulator is a very weird physics based game where you control the tongue, lips and face of an undercover robot who is attempting to infiltrate the human world. The goal in Speaking Simulator is to convince the humans you meet that you are not a robot. Key to this deception is your ability to
Explore the link between diet and mental health. Learn how food affects both the mind and body
Autism – a developmental disorder that causes impediments to social interactions and behaviour – is usually linked by scientists to abnormalities in brain structure and function, caused by a mix of ge
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Mysterious groups of archaea — named after Loki and other Norse myths — are stirring debate about the origin of complex creatures, including humans.
Fritz Kahn was a German physician and writer. In 1926 he created Der Mensch als Industriepalast ("Man as Industrial Palace"), an iconic illustration of the human body as a kind…
The gut microbiome plays an important role in good health and disease prevention. We explore what it is, how it relates to our health and how to support it.
