The gut microbiota have a known role in modulating gut immune homeostasis. Largely, through the development and function of host immune cells, including T helper cells expressing interleukin-17A. It ...

A new study has found that microplastics have been found in bile. Here is what this means for your body and why it should matter to you.

A new study reveals that microplastics accumulate in human bile, damage vital cells, and may contribute to the formation of gallstones.

Examining gut health from a different angle, Flinders University’s Associate Professor Robyn Meech is looking at what can trigger colon cancer – and she believes bile acids may provide a significant ...

Researchers have used a mouse model to show that infections in the intestine can change the composition of bile, a fluid that is generated in the liver and is crucial to digestion. Bile aids in the ...

Immunotherapy is a modern approach to cancer treatment that uses a patient's own immune system to help fight tumors. It has made an incredible impact on treating cancers in many different organ ...

You may think of bile acids only in relation to digestion, especially after eating fatty foods, but they also play a crucial ...

Microbes living in our guts help us digest food by reshaping the bile acids that our livers produce for breaking down fats. It turns out that two of these microbially-modified bile acids may affect ...

Primary bile acids are produced by the liver and released into the gut, where diverse groups of bacteria work together to modify their chemical structures. Researchers suspected these gut microbial ...

Bile duct cysts are atypical enlargements that develop within your biliary system. They may disrupt the normal flow of bile from the gallbladder and liver to your small intestine. Bile duct growths ...