Researchers found bacterial cells so large they are easily visible to the naked eye, challenging ideas about how large microbes can get.
Tag: Microbiology
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Should You Use Probiotics for Vaginal Health?
Pills and suppositories that promise to balance the vaginal microbiome are lining drugstore shelves and online marketplaces. But are they backed by science?
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Gut Healing Is TikTok’s Latest Trend. Does It Work?
Despite what social media might have you believe, there is no overnight shortcut to better digestive health.
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In the Ocean, It’s Snowing Microplastics
Tiny bits of plastic have infiltrated the deep sea’s main food source and could alter the ocean’s role in one of Earth’s ancient cooling processes, scientists say.
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Foods That May Lead to a Healthier Gut and Better Health
A diet full of highly processed foods with added sugars and salt promoted gut microbes linked to obesity, heart disease and diabetes.