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Blood banks need a constant supply of donors to maintain their supply, but some enzymes that are already in our bodies might be able to help!

The gut microbiome, the community of microorganisms in our digestive tract, plays a surprising role in our mental resilience. The video explores the gut-brain connection and how gut bacteria influence our stress response. It also...

The gut microbiome are the trillions of microorganisms – primarily bacteria, but also fungi, viruses and protists – that live inside your digestive system. Scientists are discovering that these microbes are vital for us to live healthy...

The digestive system is the system that helps us break down the food we eat to its basic nutrients so that our body can use those nutrients to get energy. The digestive system is composed of the long continuous alimentary tract or...

Out of all the gases in our farts, hydrogen, and methane are the flammable ones. This means they can be set on fire. Even though you produce flammable gases, it isnt enough to create a flamethrower. Humans can fart anywhere between...

Did you know that your heart rate variability can warn you about future depression? In this video, I talk about a study that found a strong correlation between decreased heart rate variability and increased risk for developing depression...

Your intestines has about 39 trillion microorganisms in it. And yes I said trillion. We call this collection of organisms the microbiome and it consists of mostly bacteria, but also viruses and fungi. Collectively it weighs...

In this video, we discuss the psychedelic drug, dimethyltryptamine [DMT] and its biosynthesis, mechanism of action, metabolism, & elimination.

Recent studies have been looking at the link between the gut, specifically the microbiome, and its effects on the brain. A study at Kyushu University in Japan found that "germ-free" mice had more stress hormones than mice with healthy...

New studies find that artificial sweeteners may be toxic to gut microbiome.

Geographical location impacts the diversity of microbes present in a person's body, with some places corresponding to much more microbe diversity than others.

The gut microbiome are the trillions of microorganisms – primarily bacteria, but also fungi, viruses and protists – that live inside your digestive system. Scientists are discovering that these microbes are vital for us to live healthy...

A study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings shows certain types of bacteria in our gut may influence weight loss and weight gain.

Out of all the gases in our farts, hydrogen, and methane are the flammable ones. This means they can be set on fire. Even though you produce flammable gases, it isn’t enough to create a flamethrower. Humans can fart anywhere between...

Digestion is a complex process that our bodies carry out using a variety of chemicals. In this video we’re going to focus on the role of bacteria in digestion. Many different types of bacteria are found in our gut. In fact, scientists...

If you’ve recently had to take antibiotics or you’re feeling run down, someone has probably suggested probiotics.