Everyone's mailing in stool samples for a gut report, but can an at-home microbiome test actually tell you anything?

At-home microbiome tests are having a moment. You mail in a stool sample and get back a report on your gut bacteria, along ...

With colorectal cancer a growing concern among younger people, the American Cancer Society has endorsed two new types of stool tests to encourage people to get screened, while also recommending a ...

The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test for stool samples, until now recommended only for children, could be established as an additional test for diagnosing tuberculosis in adults living with ...

Scientists at the University of Geneva have created the first detailed catalogue of gut bacteria at the subspecies level, unlocking powerful new ways to detect colorectal cancer. By applying machine ...

Despite its popularity, the science and regulations surrounding microbiome testing are still catching up, highlighting the ...

Parents may soon be able to determine whether their young child has autism by using a new stool test kit developed by researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The test, which analyzes gut ...