Experiments in mice show that some gut bacteria can absorb toxic PFAS chemicals, allowing animals to expel them through feces.

A new study published in Nature Microbiology has reported a naturally occurring family of bacterial species in the human gut ...

When tested on their own and in mice, these bacterial strains from the human microbiome show promise in accumulating PFAS ...

Research shows gut microbiome could help eliminate persistent PFAS that linger in bodies for years, as scientists work to ...

PFAS have been linked with a range of health issues including decreased fertility, developmental delays in children, and a ...

Certain types of microbes found in the human gut can absorb toxic “forever chemicals” from their surroundings, a study has ...

Study in mice suggests potential for probiotic treatment. Although previous research has linked pesticide exposure to harmful ...

Mouse study shows human gut bacteria can absorb PFAS, hinting at potential pathways to cut “forever chemicals” in the body.

The human body comprises about 30 trillion to 40 trillion cells, but your intestines contain about 100 trillion gut bacteria.

The main polyphenols in pomegranate belong to a group called ellagitannins, a type of polyphenol that can reach the colon ...

An international research team led by the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI) has discovered a new strategy used by ...