In some cases, this division process can occur in as little as 20 minutes, allowing the bacteria to replicate into significantly high numbers quickly. The gut is home to both good and bad bacteria ...

Beverage companies such as Olipop have been adding fibers to their products to help improve gut health. Courtesy of Brad via Unsplash In a world with a looming fear of bacteria and their aversive ...

“Bad bacteria are otherwise known as pathogens; they are the bacteria that cause us harm. If we have too many of them in our gut, it can disrupt the balance of good bacteria which puts us at a ...

Probiotics offer a range of health benefits, but their adverse effects can occasionally lead to bacteremia, wherein bacteria circulate in the bloodstream throughout the body. In Japan, Clostridium ...

The gut’s microbiome is an ecosystem of bacteria dwelling within these systems — a complicated mix of good and bad bacteria. It may be a surprise to learn that other gut-health symptoms ...

What do cheese, sauerkraut and yeast dough have in common? Their production is only possible with the help of bacteria or fungi. The microorganisms initiate fermentation or maturing processes and ...