University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how Lactobacillus, a bacterium found in fermented foods and yogurt, helps the body manage stress and may help prevent depression ...

Fermentation, one of the oldest food production and preservation techniques, has seen a huge revival in recent years. From craft beers and kombucha to yogurt, sauerkraut and pickles, fermentation is ...

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in the Republic of Korea reported that oral administration of Lactobacillus probiotics could facilitate the growth of Lactobacillus ...

A bacterial community dominated by lactobacilli is a sign of a healthy vaginal microbiome. A new study has identified compounds made by the microbes that can fight vaginal inflammation in mice.

Probiotic supplements found in drugstores nationwide contain an assortment of microbes sold for specific health purposes ...

The human vaginal microbiota is frequently dominated by lactobacilli and transition to a more diverse community of anaerobic microbes is associated with health risks. Glycogen released by lysed ...

A global team of experts has identified a promising new approach to prevent recurrence of bacterial vaginosis (BV), a condition that affects millions of women worldwide. In a Phase I randomized ...

ESBL bacteria make beta-lactamase enzymes, which promote resistance to certain broad-spectrum antibiotics. The researchers found that L. parafarraginis, a gram-positive microbe, produced a substance, ...

Yogurt is often at the top of the probiotic foods list. It's ubiquitous in kitchens around the world, providing an abundance of nutrients, as well as gut-healthy bacteria in as little as one serving.