Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are beneficial molecules created by the bacteria residing in our gut that are closely tied to improved host metabolism, lower systemic inflammation, better ...

Nutrition and diet have a profound impact on microbial composition in the gut, in turn affecting a range of metabolic, hormonal, and neurological processes, according to a literature review by ...

The gut microbiome, a vast assortment of bacteria and other microorganisms that inhabit our digestive system, plays a critical role in converting food into energy. Many of these microbes follow ...

After so many years of learning how microbes work, researchers are now digitally recreating their inner workings to tackle challenges ranging from climate change to space colonization. In my work as a ...

A new technology is poised to transform the discovery of microbial species and enzymes with specific in situ metabolic ...

Biotics—a new category of daily supplements for the human body and its microbiome. Co-Biotics reflect an understanding of the microbiome's critical role in nearly every biological process, targeting ...

Help prevent disease and enhance human potential with knowledge and experience gained in the Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition program at the University of Wyoming. UW’s food ...