The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has identified spongy moth infestations in seven counties across ...

The 300 million-year-old Tyrannoroter heberti had an extra set of conical-shaped teeth, indicating it likely ate plants. It’s ...

Chronic stress can damage the gut’s protective lining, triggering inflammation that may worsen depression. New research shows that stress lowers levels of a protein called Reelin, which plays a key ...

Some microbes can squeeze through tight spaces by wrapping themselves in their flagellum—the tail-like structure they use to move. Also, how adorable are those little guys? Reading time 3 minutes Some ...

Because our gut microbiome is linked to so much, the warning signs that it is in jeopardy may not be so easy to spot. “Gut imbalances aren’t always gut-symptom specific,” explains nutritionist and ...

Bacteria in the human gut can directly deliver proteins into human cells, actively shaping immune responses. A consortium led by researchers at Helmholtz Munich, with participation from Ludwig ...

Deep within your GI tract, there lives an active community of microorganisms known as your “gut microbiome.” Despite their small size, they wield enormous power over your mind and body—so caring for ...

French startup Ÿnsect shot into the spotlight when “Iron Man” star Robert Downey Jr. touted its merits on the “Late Show” during Super Bowl weekend 2021. Now, nearly four years later, the insect ...

Share on Pinterest How can different foods affect gut health? Here’s what the latest research says. Design by MNT; Photography by Tamara Evsiukova/Stocksy & Minette Hand/Stocksy The food that people ...

New research uncovers how chitin-rich insect flours can fuel beneficial gut bacteria, offering a sustainable approach to modern nutrition. That is, if scientists can overcome the barriers of allergen ...

Your gut isn’t just about digestion. It’s a powerful messenger. Here’s what it’s trying to tell you. Our gut speaks to us more than we realize. Whether it’s a bout of bloating after a heavy meal or a ...

A long-term study in Colorado reveals that insect populations are plummeting even in remote, undisturbed areas. Over two decades, flying insect abundance dropped by more than 70%, closely linked to ...