Gut bacteria work in teams, new study finds—here's why that's important for your health

by Mario Falchi,The ConversationCredit: qimono/PixabayOur digestive tract hosts trillions of microbes, mainly bacteria, thathelp usdigest food, make vitamins, strengthen the immune s

Updated on: May 06,2024

Gut bacteria work in teams, new study finds—here's why that's important for your health

by Mario Falchi,The ConversationCredit: qimono/PixabayOur digestive tract hosts trillions of microbes, mainly bacteria, thathelp usdigest food, make vitamins, strengthen the immune s

Updated on:May 06,2024

Researchers solve mystery behind antibiotic-resistant C. difficile infection

by Lindsey Hendrix,Texas A&M UniversityPnimBG-associated metronidazole (MTZ) resistance co-occurs with fluroquinolone resistance and pandemic spread. Credit:Nature Communications

Updated on: January 25,2024

Researchers solve mystery behind antibiotic-resistant C. difficile infection

by Lindsey Hendrix,Texas A&M UniversityPnimBG-associated metronidazole (MTZ) resistance co-occurs with fluroquinolone resistance and pandemic spread. Credit:Nature Communications

Updated on:January 25,2024

Bacteria in the gut may alter aging process, study finds

by Nanyang Technological UniversityTissue sections from the gut of both old and young mice that received microbiota transplants, with proliferating intestinal cells in green. Credit: P. Kundu et

Updated on: April 20,2024

Bacteria in the gut may alter aging process, study finds

by Nanyang Technological UniversityTissue sections from the gut of both old and young mice that received microbiota transplants, with proliferating intestinal cells in green. Credit: P. Kundu et

Updated on:April 20,2024

Study: Mother's gut microbiota may shape metabolism of offspring

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions across Japan has found that in mice, a mother's gut microbiota may shape

Updated on: April 24,2024

Study: Mother's gut microbiota may shape metabolism of offspring

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions across Japan has found that in mice, a mother's gut microbiota may shape

Updated on:April 24,2024

Predicting microbial interactions in the human gut

by Ananya Sen, Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignGraduate student Veronika Dubinkina of Bioengineering, Professor of Bioengineering and Bliss facul

Updated on: March 26,2024

Predicting microbial interactions in the human gut

by Ananya Sen, Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignGraduate student Veronika Dubinkina of Bioengineering, Professor of Bioengineering and Bliss facul

Updated on:March 26,2024

Altered microbiome after antibiotics in early life shown to impact lifespan

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: AI-generated imageA team of researchers from SAHMRI and Flinders University has found a link between the type of microbiome th

Updated on: May 23,2024

Altered microbiome after antibiotics in early life shown to impact lifespan

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: AI-generated imageA team of researchers from SAHMRI and Flinders University has found a link between the type of microbiome th

Updated on:May 23,2024

No immunoglobulin A leads to intestinal inflammation in mice

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityThe small intestine is composed of duodenum, jejunum and ileum (left). IgA deficiency causes distortion of the gut microbiota, especially in the ileum, and inflam

Updated on: May 29,2024

No immunoglobulin A leads to intestinal inflammation in mice

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityThe small intestine is composed of duodenum, jejunum and ileum (left). IgA deficiency causes distortion of the gut microbiota, especially in the ileum, and inflam

Updated on:May 29,2024

GI bleeding up for new users of rivaroxaban

Rivaroxaban is associated with increased rates of gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) compared with other direct oral anticoagulants, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in theAnnals of In

Updated on: May 29,2024

GI bleeding up for new users of rivaroxaban

Rivaroxaban is associated with increased rates of gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) compared with other direct oral anticoagulants, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in theAnnals of In

Updated on:May 29,2024

Fighting off food poisoning depends on the time of day

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterScanning electron micrograph shows segmented filamentous bacteria attaching to the intestinal surface of a mouse. More bacteria attach during the night than durin

Updated on: June 22,2024

Fighting off food poisoning depends on the time of day

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterScanning electron micrograph shows segmented filamentous bacteria attaching to the intestinal surface of a mouse. More bacteria attach during the night than durin

Updated on:June 22,2024

Newly identified protein may help diagnose ulcerative colitis

by Tohoku UniversitySerum samples of patients with inflammatory bowel disease stored at Tohoku University Hospital. Credit: Yoichi Kakuta et alAn international research collaboration has discover

Updated on: April 29,2024

Newly identified protein may help diagnose ulcerative colitis

by Tohoku UniversitySerum samples of patients with inflammatory bowel disease stored at Tohoku University Hospital. Credit: Yoichi Kakuta et alAn international research collaboration has discover

Updated on:April 29,2024

Recurrence up with incomplete resection of colorectal polyps

(HealthDay)—The risk for future neoplasia and advanced neoplasia is increased in colon segments after incomplete resection of neoplastic polyps, according to a study published online Aug. 10 in the&nb

Updated on: June 06,2024

Recurrence up with incomplete resection of colorectal polyps

(HealthDay)—The risk for future neoplasia and advanced neoplasia is increased in colon segments after incomplete resection of neoplastic polyps, according to a study published online Aug. 10 in the&nb

Updated on:June 06,2024

Repurposed credit card-sized technology improves and broadens use of diagnostic stool tests

by Ana María Rodríguez,Baylor College of MedicineGraphical abstract of the process, from sample collection to analysis. Image courtesy of the authors /American Journal of Physiology-Gastro

Updated on: March 05,2024

Repurposed credit card-sized technology improves and broadens use of diagnostic stool tests

by Ana María Rodríguez,Baylor College of MedicineGraphical abstract of the process, from sample collection to analysis. Image courtesy of the authors /American Journal of Physiology-Gastro

Updated on:March 05,2024