Your gut microbiome is vital for good health, but how did our intimate relationship with bacteria begin? Here, we look at the deep history of gut bugs.

Gut microbiome: Ancient origins and recent extinctions

How did our intimate relationship with bacteria begin?

In this article, we’ll break out a selection of our favorite facts about your gut. There’s a world of winding wonder inside your abdomen. 

Why your gut is incredible

Your gastrointestinal tract is an incredible place.

Here, we explain how gut bacteria can influence cholesterol levels. We also ask whether probiotics might help treat high cholesterol.

Gut bacteria and cholesterol levels: What’s the link?

Gut bacteria appear to play a role in blood cholesterol levels.

Beans are delicious and nutritious, but for some they have a downside: farts. Here, we explain why that is, how you can stop them, and more.

Why do beans give you gas?

Why do beans make you more windy?

What is the gut mycobiome, and does it affect your health? In this article, we outline the latest research into the role of fungi in your gut.

Your mycobiome: The fungus among us

What are gut fungi up to in there?

In an impressive new study, scientists investigate how an individual’s gut and oral microbiomes are shaped by the people they live with.

How your family and friends shape your microbiome

Who you live with makes a huge difference to your microbiome

Explore how having a diverse range of beneficial bacteria in the gut supports your immune system and shapes your physical and mental health.

Gut Microbiome

Gut microbiome: Ancient origins and recent extinctions

Why your gut is incredible

Gut bacteria and cholesterol levels: What’s the link?

Why do beans give you gas?

Your mycobiome: The fungus among us

How your family and friends shape your microbiome

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