Although we often conceive of microorganisms — germs — as bad, the vast majority of them are not.

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that constantly “sense” their surroundings to survive and thrive. New research shows that beneficial gut microbes, especially common Clostridia bacteria, can ...

Your gut bacteria are constantly sensing, moving, and sharing nutrients to keep the microbiome thriving.

The microbial community living within our large intestine is a highly dense and complex ecosystem. While some of these microbes cause illness and disease (such as bacteria and viruses), others are ...