Probiotics: a first look at what's going on in the gut
The one-size-fits-all approach to probiotics is not ideal; they should instead be tailored to individuals, depending both on what they need and …
Scientists explain strange behaviour of gut bacteria resistant to TB drugs
Indian researchers have found that drug resistance seen in bifidobacteria is naturally occurring and can’t be passed on to other bacteria
Bust the gut
Scientists are studying microbes in the gut in far greater detail to devise therapies to fight obesity
Ferment food for the gut
Almost all communities in India have festivals that revolve around stale food high on probiotics
Probiotics market thrives sans regulations
Indian food safety authority yet to specify deadline for notifying regulations for food products containing 'friendly' microorganisms
Make way for Indian probiotics
Scientists root for probiotics containing indigenous bacteria