A simple stool sample may hold a clearer record of what you eat than a food diary ever could. In a new study, researchers ...

Scientists at the University of Geneva have created the first detailed catalogue of gut bacteria at the subspecies level, unlocking powerful new ways to detect colorectal cancer. By applying machine ...

One the many reasons to be concerned about the monumental problem of plastic pollution is the uncertainty around its effects when consumed by organisms, including us humans. Scientists have suspected ...

Changes in the way that humans live and eat have resulted in tremendous alterations in the gut microbiome, especially over the past few decades. These changes have been linked to increased rates of ...

Share on Pinterest Could stool samples help researchers predict who is likely to develop Parkinson’s? Image credit: Zaharia_Bogdan/Getty Images. Researchers have investigated whether stool samples ...