Antibiotics are designed to wipe out infection-causing bacteria, but even a single course can leave a lasting mark on the gut microbiome, according to a new study of nearly 15,000 adults in Sweden.

Study finds major methodological differences across seven direct-to-consumer stool tests, producing taxonomic profiles as variable as those between individuals — limiting clinical use.

Under the microscope, you can find that the soil is truly alive. Jim Ristau was giving attendees at the South Dakota Specialty Producers Summit a look through the lens.

Chocolate truffles made with grape waste have been shown to inhibit the stomach bacterium most closely linked to gastric cancer. The finding reframes a familiar food as a potential tool for reducing ...

Abstract: The popular medicinal plant, Hybanthus enneaspermus, is found across tropical and subtropical regions and has been used in the management of several diseases. Therefore, this study aimed to ...

For northeast Knox County, Neb., farmer Doug Steffen, it’s pretty simple. It means seeing plenty of worms in his compost pile. Steffen and his family have been working hard over the past four to five ...

However, the varied physicochemical properties of biochar and the complexity of composting conditions have led to inconsistent results regarding its effectiveness. A new global meta-analysis of 125 ...

Bacterial cellulose (BC) has stood out in the biomedical field for its biocompatibility, non-toxicity and high liquid absorption capacity. Thus, studies have been conducted aiming at the ...

The UCO studied, for the first time, how alperujo storage times affect the subsequent composting process, taking into account both the quality of the product and the emission of greenhouse gases and ...

To investigate the effects of tobacco flower bud extract on microbial communities and aroma quality during the fermentation of cigar tobacco leaves, volatile aroma components were evaluated using gas ...