Microbiome experts warn of an 'invisible extinction' that's harming human health

by Tom AvrilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Maria Gloria Dominguez-Bello travels to the Amazon jungle and tells villagers the reason for her visit, their first response is often laughter."D

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbiome experts warn of an 'invisible extinction' that's harming human health

by Tom AvrilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Maria Gloria Dominguez-Bello travels to the Amazon jungle and tells villagers the reason for her visit, their first response is often laughter."D

Updated on:May 17,2024

New 3D bioprinted model to study common liver disease, find effective treatment

by ElsevierA stained micrograph of 3D primary human liver cell tissue modeling MASH. Areas of fibrosis are indicated in blue. Credit: Viscient BiosciencesMetabolic dysfunction-associated steatohe

Updated on: March 05,2024

New 3D bioprinted model to study common liver disease, find effective treatment

by ElsevierA stained micrograph of 3D primary human liver cell tissue modeling MASH. Areas of fibrosis are indicated in blue. Credit: Viscient BiosciencesMetabolic dysfunction-associated steatohe

Updated on:March 05,2024

Your gut's microbiome, on a chip

by American Institute of PhysicsSchematic of a double layer organ-on-a-chip device. Each layer is built separately, simulating a cellular microenvironment. Credit: Valiei et al.The gut is one of

Updated on: May 28,2024

Your gut's microbiome, on a chip

by American Institute of PhysicsSchematic of a double layer organ-on-a-chip device. Each layer is built separately, simulating a cellular microenvironment. Credit: Valiei et al.The gut is one of

Updated on:May 28,2024

Fecal transplants show promise for protecting newborns receiving antibiotics

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThis illustration shows the experimental process and key findings of a study led by experts at Cincinnati Children's and published in

Updated on: June 20,2024

Fecal transplants show promise for protecting newborns receiving antibiotics

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThis illustration shows the experimental process and key findings of a study led by experts at Cincinnati Children's and published in

Updated on:June 20,2024

Interleukin-11 found to ameliorate acute colitis in mice

by Toho UniversityIn an undamaged large intestine, IL-11-producing cells (Yellow) are not seen. However, in the damaged area, IL-11-producing fibroblasts appear. Credit: Takashi NishinaInterleukin (IL

Updated on: June 22,2024

Interleukin-11 found to ameliorate acute colitis in mice

by Toho UniversityIn an undamaged large intestine, IL-11-producing cells (Yellow) are not seen. However, in the damaged area, IL-11-producing fibroblasts appear. Credit: Takashi NishinaInterleukin (IL

Updated on:June 22,2024

New research shows bowel habits are written in our DNA

by Mauro D'amato, Ferdinando Bonfiglio,The ConversationCredit: Nic Wood from PexelsDo you "go" once a day? Maybe you go twice, or even three times? Or perhaps you only go a few tim

Updated on: May 06,2024

New research shows bowel habits are written in our DNA

by Mauro D'amato, Ferdinando Bonfiglio,The ConversationCredit: Nic Wood from PexelsDo you "go" once a day? Maybe you go twice, or even three times? Or perhaps you only go a few tim

Updated on:May 06,2024

Food allergies can be reversed in mice by targeting the microbiome

by American Chemical SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlthough many people with dietary allergies experience mild symptoms when exposed to triggering foods, some face potentially fatal con

Updated on: March 26,2024

Food allergies can be reversed in mice by targeting the microbiome

by American Chemical SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlthough many people with dietary allergies experience mild symptoms when exposed to triggering foods, some face potentially fatal con

Updated on:March 26,2024

Creating organoids with immune systems

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit:Nature Biotechnology(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41587-022-01558-xIn many ways, our intestines serve as the front gate between our

Updated on: July 03,2024

Creating organoids with immune systems

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit:Nature Biotechnology(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41587-022-01558-xIn many ways, our intestines serve as the front gate between our

Updated on:July 03,2024

Understanding social distancing and microbial health

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSocial distancing is a key component of the expert-recommended strategy to reduce the spread of COVID-19. According to the World Healt

Updated on: May 29,2024

Understanding social distancing and microbial health

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSocial distancing is a key component of the expert-recommended strategy to reduce the spread of COVID-19. According to the World Healt

Updated on:May 29,2024

Barrett's esophagus modeled in a human organ chip

by Harvard UniversityEstablishment of homotypic tissue recombinants of human metaplastic epithelium and stromal fibroblasts isolated from patient-derived Barrett's esophagus (BE) resections a

Updated on: March 28,2024

Barrett's esophagus modeled in a human organ chip

by Harvard UniversityEstablishment of homotypic tissue recombinants of human metaplastic epithelium and stromal fibroblasts isolated from patient-derived Barrett's esophagus (BE) resections a

Updated on:March 28,2024

Fatty acids rewire energy supply chain in stomach cancer development, study shows

by Tom Wilemon,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit:Gastroenterology(2024). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2024.01.027New research has revealed how metabolic changes spurred by fatty acids contribute

Updated on: March 05,2024

Fatty acids rewire energy supply chain in stomach cancer development, study shows

by Tom Wilemon,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit:Gastroenterology(2024). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2024.01.027New research has revealed how metabolic changes spurred by fatty acids contribute

Updated on:March 05,2024

For pediatric patients with Crohn's disease, factors associated with statural growth differ by sex

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaGrowth impairment, a common complication of Croh

Updated on: June 25,2024

For pediatric patients with Crohn's disease, factors associated with statural growth differ by sex

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaGrowth impairment, a common complication of Croh

Updated on:June 25,2024