Pattern hair loss could be due to gut bacteria Experiments with antibiotics and bacteria-free mice reveal how gut bacteria could cause hair loss.
Fibre and protein enhance gut bacteria in children Diet is crucial when a child transitions from breast-milk to solid food and helps ensure they develop a rich diversity of gut bacteria, shows new research.
Surprising bacteria discovery has puzzled scientists A new species of bacteria has been found in a Danish man with blood poisoning. The bacteria's closest relative lives in the alimentary tract of African termites.
Alcoholism linked to lack of intestinal bacteria New study suggests connection between the gut flora and addiction to alcohol.
Mouse study: C-sections cause immune system malfunction Experiments on mice indicate that natural delivery gives children a better and healthier immune system.
New study completes mapping of our gut bacteria Discovery could give a better understanding of a variety of diseases and conditions and lead to the development of new antibiotics.