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Share on Pinterest‘Nissle did not kill pathogenic E. coli but rather ramps up your intestinal responses and prepares you for possible pathogens attacking the intestine,’ says the lead author of the new study.Most strains of the bacterium E. coli are benign, but some can cause severe illness, including stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea. The bacteria…

Share on PinterestNew research highlights the importance of certain probiotic bacteria for the health of the upper respiratory tract.“Friendly bacteria” from the genus Lactobacillus are known to have beneficial effects in the gut, genital tract, and skin, where they protect against infection and modify immune responses. Lactobacilli are rod-shaped bacteria that ferment sugar, producing lactic…