Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are beneficial molecules created by bacteria living in our gut that are closely linked to improved host metabolism, lower systemic inflammation, better cardiovascular health, lower cancer risk, and more. However, SCFA profiles can vary greatly between individuals consuming the same diet, and we do not currently have the tools to estimate… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The search for new antibiotics dates back to the Stone Age. With the global population facing approximately 5 million deaths each year due to microbial resistance, according to the World Health Organization, the urgency to… Read More »
A new study eBioMedicine studied the effect of including canned navy beans into the normal diet for eight weeks. This research focused on how such a dietary change affects the gut microbiota as well as circulating markers and metabolites in obese individuals with a history of colorectal neoplasia and precancerous polyps. The study also included… Read More »
In a review published in the journal Communication BiologyResearchers in the United States have described the potential role and benefits of externally fermented foods in stimulating the expansion of the hominid brain. They also discussed the explanatory power of “external fermentation hypotheses” and explored relevant food practices in human cultures. Image Credit: Busker909/Shutterstock Background Human… Read More »