"The Science Behind the Yellow Color of Urine"

Scientists have finally identified the enzyme responsible for producing urobilin, the compound that gives urine its yellow color, shedding light on how gut microbes influence conditions like jaundice and inflammatory bowel disease. The enzyme, bilirubin reductase, was discovered through recent advances in genetics, and its absence may contribute to certain diseases. This breakthrough could lead to further studies on how gut microbes affect bilirubin levels in the body.