The gut bacterium Bacteroides fragilis has long presented researchers with a paradox. It has been associated with colorectal cancer, yet it also lives quite happily in most healthy people. A study by ...

Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron is an abundant member of the human intestinal microbiota. The bacterium supports the digestion of polysaccharides and is of paramount importance for human health, but it ...

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation. The duo, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, ...

Researchers identified a protein and a group of small ribonucleic acids (sRNAs) in Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, which regulate sugar metabolism. These discoveries shed light on how this gut microbe ...

Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron removes protective sulfate groups from intestinal mucin, enabling the second bacterium to break it down. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the ...

Scientists discover hidden virus in gut bacteria that may be linked to colorectal cancer development, offering new insights into cancer research.

The microbes inside our bodies not only help break down food but also impact our health. Yet their precise influence is not always understood, especially in the presence of prescription drugs.

Researchers uncover virus-infected gut bacteria linked to higher colorectal cancer risk—raising new questions about future screening and prevention.

Fecal microbe transplants from healthy donors can treat patients with recurrent Clostridium difficile infections. However, after tens of thousands transplants, little was known about which donor ...