MethylScan is a new low-cost cell-free DNA methylome test that removes much of the healthy blood DNA background, helping rare ...

After George Mallon had his blood drawn at a routine physical, he learned that something may be gravely wrong. The ...

Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators have for the first time created human intestinal organoids that include ...

Italian authorities have opened a double murder investigation following the deaths of a mother and her teenage daughter ...

Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements. In experiments with mice lacking serotonin, the microbes boosted serotonin ...

Share on Pinterest Could the vagus nerve be key to reversing age-related memory loss? VILevi/Getty Images A study in mice concludes that age-related loss in memory function may be driven by changes in ...

A species of gut bacterium that proliferates as mice get older plays a part in the animals’ cognitive decline, a study finds 1. Researchers determined that the bacterium interferes with signalling ...

Antibiotics are designed to wipe out infection-causing bacteria, but even a single course can leave a lasting mark on the gut microbiome, according to a new study of nearly 15,000 adults in Sweden.

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The American Cancer Society is seeing a concerning trend: Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults. From 2013 to 2022, overall colorectal cancer rates dropped by about 1 ...

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Figuring out which bacteria or other nutrients your gut needs may one day be as simple as running detailed computer simulations. From pills to yogurts to sodas, probiotics are being repackaged and ...

Dozens of at-home testing companies claim that they can analyze the bacteria, fungi and other microbes in your stool to create a snapshot of your gut microbiome — the community of trillions of ...