A new probiotic gel made of "good" bacteria helps treat yeast infections
This gel eliminates the need for antifungal remedies, which can cause recurrent infections
Genome analysis of Lactobacillus bacteria finds that they make up 25 distinct groups
These bacteria are important for gut health as well as in foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, and yogurt
Probiotics, not antibiotics, might be the future of livestock farming
Probiotics are an attractive alternative to longstanding farming practice, and could help us build a better food system
Start-up releases the world's first GMO probiotic
The company claims the probiotic supplement can cure hangovers, but evidence in humans is lacking
What do we really know about the safety of probiotics?
Messing with our gut microbiome could hurt us
💩 The human microbiome
When it comes to the microbiome, one size does not fit all. Before you go recommending one probiotic over another, you might want to read ahead.
The next therapeutic frontier may be in your gut
Scientists are trying to harness the microbiome for healing
The secret to sounder sleep may be lurking in our guts
New research shows that stressed med students on probiotics got better shut-eye
Scientists are recruiting live bacteria to fight deadly infections
A study in rural India is raising hopes for a future without antibiotics