When gut bacteria breaks down plant fiber, they produce two compounds that act on genes to help prevent the growth of cancers ...

The bacteria is usually only found in the mouth, far from the colon. In the mouth, it’s one of the most common types of ...

Your Artstor image groups were copied to Workspace. The Artstor website will be retired on Aug 1st. The Journal of Infectious Diseases Vol. 14, No. 3, May, 1914 The Colon Group of Bacteria This is the ...

The microbiome of the small intestine is distinct from the colon, and likely plays important roles beyond digestion. An overgrowth of bacteria in this region, most commonly a result of slow ...

In a new study, scientists examined the incidence of bladder, colon, rectal and prostate cancer and compared this to the prevalence of two toxin-producing E. coli bacteria in the countries concerned.

Background: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition in which excessive levels of bacteria, mainly the colonic-type species are present in the small intestine. Recent data ...

SCFA absorption is critical to normal colon function. Human neonates rely on colon bacteria to retrieve over 50% of lactose (LAC) calories. Yet SCFA pathways are unlikely to be significant in ...

Gut bacteria turn fiber into short-chain fatty acids that activate anti-cancer genes and promote healthy cell function.

Differences in microbiota composition are directly or indirectly linked to various human diseases. Our research focuses on gut microbiota and its impact on intestinal as well as systemic health and ...

Two bacterial strains may be linked to higher rates of colon cancer in some countries. This may provide a target for the development of measures such as vaccines to cut rates of colon cancer. The ...