A friend, not foe: Parasite in gastrointestinal system found to promote health

by National University of SingaporeBlastocystis ST4 colonization did not induce any abnormal effects on normal healthy mice. a Experimental design. b Weight changes and disease activity index (DA

Updated on: May 28,2024 3

A friend, not foe: Parasite in gastrointestinal system found to promote health

by National University of SingaporeBlastocystis ST4 colonization did not induce any abnormal effects on normal healthy mice. a Experimental design. b Weight changes and disease activity index (DA

Updated on:May 28,2024 3

Fungi in gut linked to higher Alzheimer's risk can be reduced through ketogenic diet

by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpecific fungi in the gut associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease and found in people with mild cognitive

Updated on: May 19,2024 3

Fungi in gut linked to higher Alzheimer's risk can be reduced through ketogenic diet

by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpecific fungi in the gut associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease and found in people with mild cognitive

Updated on:May 19,2024 3

AI that classifies colorectal polyps proves useful in the clinic

by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a 2020 study, researchers at Dartmouth's and Dartmouth-Hitchcock's Norris Cotton Cancer Center developed artificia

Updated on: May 26,2024 8

AI that classifies colorectal polyps proves useful in the clinic

by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a 2020 study, researchers at Dartmouth's and Dartmouth-Hitchcock's Norris Cotton Cancer Center developed artificia

Updated on:May 26,2024 8

Scientists make critical progress toward preventing C. diff infections

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyResearchers are working to create an anti-germination drug that could be used to prevent C. diff in susceptible individuals before the in

Updated on: June 03,2024 6

Scientists make critical progress toward preventing C. diff infections

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyResearchers are working to create an anti-germination drug that could be used to prevent C. diff in susceptible individuals before the in

Updated on:June 03,2024 6

A simple compound to control complex gut microbes

by RIKENAcetate increased IgA production (yellow). IgA bound to potentially harmful bacteria (green), and prevented them from invading the mucus layer (red). Credit: RIKENResearchers at the RIKEN

Updated on: April 01,2024 11

A simple compound to control complex gut microbes

by RIKENAcetate increased IgA production (yellow). IgA bound to potentially harmful bacteria (green), and prevented them from invading the mucus layer (red). Credit: RIKENResearchers at the RIKEN

Updated on:April 01,2024 11

Microbiota medicine: Towards clinical revolution

by International Society of MicrobiotaGut microbiota is implicated in the right functioning of many organs, such as lungs, kidneys, liver, heart and brain. However, any disruption to the microbiota ho

Updated on: May 17,2024 4

Microbiota medicine: Towards clinical revolution

by International Society of MicrobiotaGut microbiota is implicated in the right functioning of many organs, such as lungs, kidneys, liver, heart and brain. However, any disruption to the microbiota ho

Updated on:May 17,2024 4

Stopping the onset and progression of intractable immune diseases

by Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)Credit: Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)The development of therapeutic drugs for inflammatory bowel disease, an intract

Updated on: March 12,2024 12

Stopping the onset and progression of intractable immune diseases

by Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)Credit: Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)The development of therapeutic drugs for inflammatory bowel disease, an intract

Updated on:March 12,2024 12

Researchers propose widespread banking of stool samples for fecal transplants later in life

by Cell PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChanges in the way that humans live and eat have resulted in tremendous alterations in the gut microbiome, especially over the past few decades. The

Updated on: April 07,2024 18

Researchers propose widespread banking of stool samples for fecal transplants later in life

by Cell PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChanges in the way that humans live and eat have resulted in tremendous alterations in the gut microbiome, especially over the past few decades. The

Updated on:April 07,2024 18

A stable gut helps elite athletes perform better

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthNew research has found that micro

Updated on: May 10,2024 3

A stable gut helps elite athletes perform better

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthNew research has found that micro

Updated on:May 10,2024 3

Scientists discover novel drug target for pancreatic cancer

by Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainScientists at Sanford Burnham Preby

Updated on: June 03,2024 6

Scientists discover novel drug target for pancreatic cancer

by Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainScientists at Sanford Burnham Preby

Updated on:June 03,2024 6

Multiple sclerosis therapy found to also improve gut flora

by University of BaselMicrobiota composition predisposes to DMF-associated lymphopenia. (a) Non-metric multidimensional representation (NMDS) of the gastrointestinal microbiota composition of sam

Updated on: June 25,2024 5

Multiple sclerosis therapy found to also improve gut flora

by University of BaselMicrobiota composition predisposes to DMF-associated lymphopenia. (a) Non-metric multidimensional representation (NMDS) of the gastrointestinal microbiota composition of sam

Updated on:June 25,2024 5

Controlling gut flora can reduce mortality in critically ill patients on life support

by George Institute for Global HealthVisual Abstract.Selective decontamination of the digestive tract and hospital mortality in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients. Credit:&nbsp

Updated on: June 01,2024 8

Controlling gut flora can reduce mortality in critically ill patients on life support

by George Institute for Global HealthVisual Abstract.Selective decontamination of the digestive tract and hospital mortality in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients. Credit:&nbsp

Updated on:June 01,2024 8