Probiotics: When good bacteria turn bad

Using advanced techniques, researchers have investigated how gut inflammation develops.

Natural compound coupled with specific gut microbes may prevent severe flu

Mouse study reveals how gut microbes fight influenza.Microbes that live in the gut don’t just digest food. They also have far-reaching effects on the immune system.

Gut bacteria implicated in the increased risk for cardiovascular disease when red meat is consumed

New research provides details on how gut bacteria turn a nutrient found in red meat into metabolites that increase the risk of developing heart disease.