Share on Pinterest Foods such as yogurt and kefir contain Lactobacillus bacteria. Claudia Totir/Getty Images In new research, published in Brain, Behaviour and Immunity, researchers have described the ...

Researchers have identified how Lactobacillus, a member of our guts’ microbiome community, affects a critical immune system protein, influencing stress levels and mental health. The findings could ...

Vaginal health is tightly linked to the balance of bacteria in the microbiome, especially certain species of Lactobacillus. When this balance is disturbed-a condition known as dysbiosis-it can lead to ...

Nottingham Trent University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Fermentation, one of the oldest food production and preservation techniques, has seen a huge revival in recent years.

Probiotics are an umbrella term for the live microorganisms that we consume that will eventually flourish in our gut. Common sources include yogurt, fermented pickles, and kimchi. Within these foods, ...

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The gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms. Together, they play a key role in supporting the well-being of the entire body, influencing everything ...