An Italian microbiome study found the gut parasite Blastocystis was linked to general good health. The single-cell organism is found in natural diets. Your gut is teeming with tiny single-celled ...

Blastocystis, a common gut parasite, may influence cognitive traits and executive function The gut-brain axis links gut microbiota to brain health, with potential cognitive impacts from Blastocystis ...

While fresh fruits and vegetables are essential for health, they may also be silent carriers of Blastocystis spp.—a potential foodborne parasite. A global study uncovers the risks lurking in our ...

In an analysis of more than 50,000 individuals from around the world, carriers of gut Blastocystis, a single-celled organism that has been labeled either a parasite or harmless organism but is ...

Your gut is teeming with tiny single-celled parasites called Blastocystis. Gross, right? But a new study shows these gut parasites can be linked to a healthy diet. A study in the journal Cell has ...

Study links higher gut levels of Blastocystis, a single-celled organism, with better cardiometabolic health and reduced body fat, suggesting dietary benefits. Common gut microbe called Blastocystis ...

A substance developed during the metabolism of a rare microorganism can trigger the development of gut disease, scientists have said. New research has found that when the Blastocystis ST7 ...

A study has revealed an insidious aspect of the gut protozoan Blastocystis, which is largely thought to be a harmless commensal organism. A Singaporean subtype of Blastocystis, ST7, caused the ...