Gut bacteria are microorganisms in your body that help digest food known to play an important role in human health. University of Illinois researchers are among the authors of a new study in the journal mSystems that finds a link between a person’s diet and their gut microbes. 

On the 21st: We talked with researchers and health professionals about the rise in antibiotic-resistant infections and the role of the microbiome in overall health. Plus, we checked in with political reporters to discuss Illinois politics and Governor Rauner's visit to celebrate the newly elevated Cardinal Cupich.