The prevalence of microplastics and nanoplastics in the human body is an increasing concern. Studies revealed that human brain tissues contain seven to 30 times more particles than other organs, such ...

(Nanowerk News) Researchers at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) have made a significant breakthrough in the development of reliable in-vitro digestion models. This ...

An international team of biotechnologists and evolutionary specialists has discovered three types of bacteria in the human gut that help to break down cellulose. In their project, reported in the ...

The stomach is not the only one digesting lunch — so are microbes. Every time someone eats, an entire ecosystem inside their gut gets to work, breaking down food, absorbing nutrients and boosting the ...

Many of us love starchy foods like bread and pasta. And there’s a reason for that: Our genes enable us to easily break down these delicious carbs. According to new research, we have possessed this ...

When we hear about human diet, it's often associated with fiber. This type of carbohydrate takes center stage for its essential role in digestion and overall health. However, recent research sheds ...