The trillions of microbes in the gastrointestinal tract, known as the gut microbiome, have a major impact on human health and disease. These microbes help us digest food and absorb nutrients; they can ...

While most known protozoa are classified as parasites, several lesser-known species can live in symbiotic relationships with their animal hosts. "Our aim was to understand how commensal protozoan ...

A team led by University of Toronto researchers has discovered a new communication pathway between the gut and lung. Their findings highlight how a little-known member of the gut microbiome reshapes ...

The dynamic interrelationships within marine ecosystems are increasingly being understood through the study of protozoan communities, which serve as vital components in the aquatic food web. These ...