Some microbes can squeeze through tight spaces by wrapping themselves in their flagellum—the tail-like structure they use to ...

The coffee-eating elephants developed a unique microbial community. Specifically, researchers found a surge in Acinetobacter bacteria—a group known for hanging out on coffee beans—suggesting the beans ...

Drinking green tea may make you poop due to its caffeine content, and by increasing hydration and decreasing stress. Learn ...

Understanding how the digestion process influences and alters the composition and structure of food is essential for food ...

A study of wild African herbivores offers new insight into how environmental conditions—not just diet and anatomy—can ...

Researchers warn rising temperatures may increase deadly amoebae risks in lakes, pools, and water infrastructure worldwide.

The origin of life on Earth becomes even more fascinating and complex as we peer into the mysterious world of viruses. Said to have existed since living cells first appeared, these microscopic ...

Researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) have developed the first-ever lab-grown mini-stomach that contains ...

Gastric digestion is a multifaceted process that hinges on the interplay between food structure and its biochemical composition. The dynamic transformation of food in the stomach not only determines ...

Biogas slurry, the liquid effluent generated during anaerobic digestion, has long been valued as a nutrient-rich amendment in agricultural systems. Recent ...

We’ve all experienced it; but regular bloating means it may be time to take a closer look at your digestion, says board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD. While the best bloating supplements ...