Many people think of probiotics when they think about health supplements for the gut, since probiotics contain plenty of beneficial and gut-friendly bacteria.

It turns out those cellulose-based thickening agents found in common foods can be digested. Researchers at the University of British Columbia have shown that our gut bacteria can feed on these large ...

Cellulose-based thickeners, ubiquitous in our daily diet, hide a behavior that science is only beginning to uncover. A team from the University of British Columbia has discovered that certain ...

Fiber isn’t flashy, but it’s essential. Most of us fall short — here’s why boosting your intake can transform your health.

Termites have long been recognised as architects of one of nature’s most specialised symbiotic systems. Their ability to degrade lignocellulosic plant material lies not solely in their inherent ...