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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gut bacteria are known to be a key factor in many health-related concerns. The human body comprises about 30 trillion to 40 trillion cells, but your intestines contain about 100 trillion gut bacteria.

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

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

Cambridge scientists have spotted gut bacteria that greedily soak up PFAS “forever chemicals,” then ferry them safely out of ...