When tested on their own and in mice, these bacterial strains from the human microbiome show promise in accumulating PFAS ...

An experiment in lab mice found that certain human gut bacteria can absorb PFAS, commonly called "forever chemicals," until ...

Certain types of microbes found in the human gut can absorb toxic “forever chemicals” from their surroundings, a new study ...

Gut bacteria are known to be a key factor in many health-related concerns. However, the number and variety of them is vast, ...

Research shows gut microbiome could help eliminate persistent PFAS that linger in bodies for years, as scientists work to ...

If an intestinal inhabitant such as the bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli) becomes resistant to many antibiotics, it can ...

Nearly one in four infants lacks enough healthy gut bacteria essential for training their immune systems, putting them at ...

Cambridge scientists have spotted gut bacteria that greedily soak up PFAS “forever chemicals,” then ferry them safely out of ...

The human gut is home to trillions of microbes, yet scientific understanding has largely focused on bacteria, leaving the ...

Exposure to thousands of long-lasting chemicals may put people at an increased risk of cancer and other negative health ...

Gut microbes are involved in brain health via the gut-brain axis. New research shows they are also involved in ...

PFAS have been linked with a range of health issues including decreased fertility, developmental delays in children, and a ...