The human gastrointestinal tract houses roughly 100 trillion microorganisms (good bacteria). These microorganisms make up ...

Oral bacteria that migrate to the gut can generate metabolites that reach the brain and accelerate Parkinson’s disease.

The skin microbiome is made up of trillions of microorganisms like bacteria, fungi and viruses. While most of these microorganisms are harmless, an imbalanced microbiome can lead to the growth of bad ...

Different dairy foods appear to influence the gut’s bacteria and wall-attached microbial community in distinct ways.

Experts build database of "salutogenic potential" revealing how hidden microbes and natural compounds help keep us healthy.

Scientists are increasingly convinced that what happens in the mouth does not stay in the mouth. A growing body of research ...

What do cheese, sauerkraut and yeast dough have in common? Their production is only possible with the help of bacteria or fungi. The microorganisms initiate fermentation or maturing processes and thus ...

Researchers have found that gargling with an antiseptic mouthwash can reduce so-called 'bad' bacteria in the mouths of patients with type 2 diabetes. Notably, this reduction in bacteria was ...