Experiments in mice show that some gut bacteria can absorb toxic PFAS chemicals, allowing animals to expel them through feces.

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

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

Snot plays a powerful role in protecting us from disease – and its colour alone can provide insights into what's going on in ...

Gut bacteria are well-known for playing an important role in a variety of health issues. However, their quantity and variety ...

Bacteria operate by a pretty simple set of biological commands: survive and reproduce. But a recent study is highlighting that, in some cases, the microscopic organisms will follow those commands by ...

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

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have the nickname 'forever chemicals' thanks to their persistence in the ...

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

An international research team led by the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI) has discovered a new strategy used by ...

Study in mice suggests potential for probiotic treatment. Although previous research has linked pesticide exposure to harmful effects on gut microbes, a new study is the first to chart how specific ...

The Cambridge team tested 89 strains of bacteria, many of them commonly found in the human gut. They discovered that at least 38 could absorb significant amounts of PFAS, especially longer-chain types ...