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New fundamental knowledge of the 'abdominal brain'

New fundamental knowledge of the 'abdominal brain'

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Karolinska Institutet have succeeded in mapping the neuron types comprising the enteric nervous system in the intestine of

New fundamental knowledge of the 'abdominal brain'

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Karolinska Institutet have succeeded in mapping the neuron types comprising the enteric nervous system in the intestine of
High-fiber diet may play a role in controlling the inflammation associated with COVID-19

High-fiber diet may play a role in controlling the inflammation associated with COVID-19

by FAPESPBiopsied colon tissue infected by SARS-CoV-2 and stained by immunofluorescence for human protein ACE2 (red) and viral spike protein (green). Cell nuclei are stained blue. Credit: Institu

High-fiber diet may play a role in controlling the inflammation associated with COVID-19

by FAPESPBiopsied colon tissue infected by SARS-CoV-2 and stained by immunofluorescence for human protein ACE2 (red) and viral spike protein (green). Cell nuclei are stained blue. Credit: Institu
Osteopontin, a protein not always as bad as it is made out to be

Osteopontin, a protein not always as bad as it is made out to be

by University of the Basque CountryThe study indicates that osteopontin is necessary to prevent the early onset of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease linked to aging Credit: Kateryna Kon/123RFMeta

Osteopontin, a protein not always as bad as it is made out to be

by University of the Basque CountryThe study indicates that osteopontin is necessary to prevent the early onset of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease linked to aging Credit: Kateryna Kon/123RFMeta
Familial risk estimated for inflammatory bowel disease

Familial risk estimated for inflammatory bowel disease

The risk for a patient with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) having a first-degree relative (FDR) with IBD is increased, according to a study published in the August issue ofAlimentary Pharmacol

Familial risk estimated for inflammatory bowel disease

The risk for a patient with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) having a first-degree relative (FDR) with IBD is increased, according to a study published in the August issue ofAlimentary Pharmacol
Engineered probiotic can 'sense' inflammatory bowel disease

Engineered probiotic can 'sense' inflammatory bowel disease

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityEcN show distinct gene expression changes in response to calprotectin. (A) RNA-seq was performed on EcN that were treated with calprotectin in either mini

Engineered probiotic can 'sense' inflammatory bowel disease

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityEcN show distinct gene expression changes in response to calprotectin. (A) RNA-seq was performed on EcN that were treated with calprotectin in either mini
Ancient herbal medicine may offer relief to veterans with Gulf War Illness

Ancient herbal medicine may offer relief to veterans with Gulf War Illness

by University of South CarolinaFigure 1. Gulf War (GW) chemical exposure results in alteration of mouse gut bacteriome, while andrographolide (AG) treatment helps in restoration of normal microbi

Ancient herbal medicine may offer relief to veterans with Gulf War Illness

by University of South CarolinaFigure 1. Gulf War (GW) chemical exposure results in alteration of mouse gut bacteriome, while andrographolide (AG) treatment helps in restoration of normal microbi
Probiotics improve nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, according to new study

Probiotics improve nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, according to new study

by UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine found that probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-rel

Probiotics improve nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, according to new study

by UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine found that probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-rel
A more effective at-home treatment for IBS

A more effective at-home treatment for IBS

by University of PennsylvaniaMelissa G. Hunt is the associate director of clinical training in the Department of Psychology in the School of Arts & Sciences. She is also author of the book &q

A more effective at-home treatment for IBS

by University of PennsylvaniaMelissa G. Hunt is the associate director of clinical training in the Department of Psychology in the School of Arts & Sciences. She is also author of the book &q
Engineered probiotic developed to treat multiple sclerosis

Engineered probiotic developed to treat multiple sclerosis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, have desi

Engineered probiotic developed to treat multiple sclerosis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, have desi
Highly acidic foods can increase breast cancer recurrence and mortality among past smokers

Highly acidic foods can increase breast cancer recurrence and mortality among past smokers

by Padma Nagappan,San Diego State UniversityDiets higher in acidic foods such as meats and certain cheese can increase the risk for cancer survivors, especially if they smoked. Credit: Alkalife.

Highly acidic foods can increase breast cancer recurrence and mortality among past smokers

by Padma Nagappan,San Diego State UniversityDiets higher in acidic foods such as meats and certain cheese can increase the risk for cancer survivors, especially if they smoked. Credit: Alkalife.
Developing a better understanding of the development of intestinal diseases

Developing a better understanding of the development of intestinal diseases

by University of BernGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2022.10.002Humans have just as many microbes in their microbiota as there are cells

Developing a better understanding of the development of intestinal diseases

by University of BernGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2022.10.002Humans have just as many microbes in their microbiota as there are cells
Could more coffee bring a healthier microbiome?

Could more coffee bring a healthier microbiome?

by Elizabeth Heubeck, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Debating whether or not you should have that second cup of coffee?New research that links caffeine consumption to a healthy gutmicrobiome—the

Could more coffee bring a healthier microbiome?

by Elizabeth Heubeck, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Debating whether or not you should have that second cup of coffee?New research that links caffeine consumption to a healthy gutmicrobiome—the