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Fermented food is a gut health powerhouse, and incorporating it into your diet can even become a fun new hobby.

Fermented ingredients have long been a staple in many cuisines across the globe, providing unique flavors and health benefits ...

Scientists on the US West Coast say they discovered three previously unknown species of deep-sea spider that could have a rare diet fueled by a common greenhouse gas.

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Scientists discovered three new species of sea spiders that live near the ocean floor and feast on bacteria that convert ...

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Spider-like creatures living near methane seeps on the seafloor appear to cultivate and consume microbial species on their bodies that feed on the energy-rich gas. This expands the set of organisms ...

In the vast and often unseen world of microscopic life, a recent discovery may force scientists to rethink what it means to ...

Kombucha is a fermented drink popular for its numerous health benefits. It is not safe for children under 4 years of age, ...

IISc researchers uncover how lac insect produces laccaic acid for prized pigment using symbiotic yeast-like organism.

A healthy gut is one with a diverse and balanced microbiome, nutritionist Emily Foster tells Harry Bullmore. These are the foods she recommends eating weekly to achieve the best results ...