Ever wonder how Europeans enjoy fresh, fragrant bread every day yet manage to stay leaner than many Americans. Secret lies ...

CRISPR has turned a simple fungus into a fast-growing, meat-like protein source with impressively low environmental impact.

In a new study published in Trends in Biotechnology, researchers used a gene-editing technology called CRISPR to increase a ...

Learn why cows have four stomachs, how they break down plant matter, and the impacts of their unique digestive system.

Diet influences the gut microbiome. Foods high in fiber, prebiotics, probiotics, and antioxidants can support gut health and ...

Scientists have created swallowable microsphere “pills” packed with engineered bacteria that can detect signs of gut disease, ...

Eating fiber impacts bodily processes such as digestion and satiety that can have an impact on the amount of energy you feel.

Pomegranates are powerhouses of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Eating pomegranate seeds (also called arils) can support gut ...

We’ve heard it before: Physical exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management are the pillars on which to build a healthy ...

Bloating can sneak up on you – one minute you feel fine, the next you’re unbuttoning your jeans and wondering what went wrong ...

A gastroenterologist says eating more plant foods is the best thing you can do to stay regular. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds all provide digestion-supporting fiber. Their ...

In our case, the oscillators were more varied, just as in the intestine and the brain." In studying the coupled oscillators in the gut, past researchers observed that there is indeed a staircase ...