Share on Pinterest The collections of bacteria in the gut may play a role in the regulation of stress responses, an animal study suggests. Image credit: Justin Lewis/Getty Images. Experts are ...

Under ideal conditions, bacterial cell proliferation is exponential, transforming an empty Petri dish into a lush “lawn” of growth. However, as a bacterial colony develops, “growing pains” are ...

Probiotics have been getting a lot of attention recently. These bacteria, which you can consume from fermented foods, yogurt, or even pills, are linked to a number of health and wellness benefits, ...

Recent scientific breakthroughs have revealed an extraordinary relationship between gut bacteria and the microorganisms in our digestive system and our mental well-being. These microscopic communities ...

Bacteria employ general stress response (GSR) mechanisms to survive fluctuating and often hostile environments. These adaptive processes involve multifaceted signal transduction pathways that enable ...

Stress has long been thought to trigger heart attacks, but the mechanism is unknown. Now, researchers think that bacteria could play a role. A study published today in mBio suggests that stress ...

Experts are interested in exploring the complex relationship between the bacteria in the gut and brain functions that impact mental health. A recent study using mice highlights several components of ...