It turns out your mouth may know more about your metabolism than your bathroom scale. New research shows that people with ...

New research shows people with obesity have different mouth bacteria. A simple saliva test may one day help detect obesity risk earlier.

Common gut bacteria use protein delivery systems to interact directly with human cells, reshaping how scientists view the ...

Plants are a rich and renewable source of compounds used in medicines, food ingredients, and cosmetics. Since growing an ...

Sialic acids, a diverse family of nine‐carbon acidic sugars, are ubiquitous components of vertebrate cell surfaces and play a critical role in host–pathogen interactions. Many bacteria have evolved ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Harvard Medical School Professor, Metabolic Health Innovator Metabolism is often reduced to a simple equation of calories in ...

Researchers found that butyrate, a microbial metabolite, enhances T-cell activity, thereby boosting IgA antibody production. This pathway may be key in enhancing mucosal vaccine responses and offers a ...

Cranberry extract may strengthen intestinal barrier function via microbiota-dependent and direct epithelial effects.

The land-water ecotones, such as coastal areas, wetlands, riverine zones, and aquifer recharge areas, serve as important transition zones, fostering intricate biogeochemical processes between ...

Plant cell cultures are an attractive alternative to cultivating whole plants for obtaining natural compounds, but many ...