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 ...

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have the nickname 'forever chemicals' thanks to their persistence in the ...

A multi-strain probiotic blend shows promise for protecting brain function by reducing gut-triggered inflammation linked to ...

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

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

Exposure to thousands of long-lasting chemicals may put people at an increased risk of cancer and other negative health ...

What is fermentation, and how can eating fermented foods support better gut health? Here's what to know—and which foods to ...

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

The human gut is home to trillions of microbes, yet scientific understanding has largely focused on bacteria, leaving the ...

Microbiome science has deep roots, centuries of fermentation practices, and decades of bacterial taxonomy, but its modern incarnation is only just maturing.