When the right microorganisms are at work, immune cells involved in the development of autoimmune illnesses like psoriasis, multiple sclerosis and arthritis, can develop anti-inflammatory properties.

Scientists have cast new light on a little understood group of worm infections, which collectively afflicts 1 in 4 people, mainly children -- in the developing the world. Scientists at The University ...

Scientists at The University of Manchester have cast new light on a little understood group of worm infections, which collectively afflict 1 in 4 people, mainly children - in the developing the world.

The human gut microflora plays an important role in the normal functioning of the body. Besides helping in digestion, it helps us combat infections from other microorganisms. Researchers have now ...

Microbes are under the spotlight in efforts to unravel — and combat — allergies. The twists and turns of the human gut support an active and diverse microbial ecosystem. The tens of trillions of ...

Immune homeostasis at mucosal level results from controlled response to intestinal luminal antigens. Recent insights into the nature of inflammatory bowel diseases, derived mainly from studies of ...

Probiotics are live microorganisms made up of good bacteria when administered in adequate amounts, which confer a beneficial health effect on the body and keep it working well. They support digestion ...

Commensal bacteria can metabolize dietary tryptophan to release metabolites that can influence neurotoxicity in the brain. Several studies show that gut microbiota can influence autism, depression and ...