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Scientists know our gut influences our brain. So psychobiotic drugs that shift the composition of microbes in the gut may be able to help treat disorders such as anxiety and depression

Experts say cleaning isn't enough, after a certain amount of time some items need to be binned and replaced

Your simple every day habits could be making your IBS flare up without you even realising - even your morning cuppa might be the culprit behind your bloated stomach

Faecal transplants might help treat illnesses such as arthritis, diabetes and cancer. And one day it could be as simple as taking a pill made from a stranger’s poo. Our writer volunteers a sample

Millions of dead fish float on the surface of the river. Native bony herring and introduced young carp, as well as a few mature Murray cod and golden perch. History is repeating on the Darling River at Menindee. This new fish kill is even worse than the enormous 2018–2019 fish…

A newfound, highly adaptable bacterium shows the kind of diverse life to look for on Europa or Enceladus, astronomers say.

Understanding the factors that promote the growth of beneficial bacterial species known as "good" bacteria in the gut may enable medical interventions that promote gut and overall human health. Read further on Dynamite News:

What to eat, when, how to do it properly – and what to avoid. Experts lay out the food habits that will make a real difference to your health

Contamination may have killed one person and injured others, some of whom had eyes removed