Fecal microbiota transplant effective for immune-mediated colitis, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with refractory immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-induced colitis, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an effective treatment, according to a study published in the

Updated on: June 22,2024 7

Fecal microbiota transplant effective for immune-mediated colitis, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with refractory immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-induced colitis, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an effective treatment, according to a study published in the

Updated on:June 22,2024 7

Fermented vegetables found to positively impact gut health

by University of MinnesotaLFV consumers display only minor differences in background diet compared to non-consumers. (A) The food trees are phenetic representations of dietary groups for multivar

Updated on: June 22,2024 3

Fermented vegetables found to positively impact gut health

by University of MinnesotaLFV consumers display only minor differences in background diet compared to non-consumers. (A) The food trees are phenetic representations of dietary groups for multivar

Updated on:June 22,2024 3

New tool to translate communications between the microbiome and the body

by Quadram InstituteThe MicrobioLink workflow. Credit: Cells 2020, 9(5), 1278; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9051278A new tool developed by scientists at the Quadram Institute and Earlham Institute is

Updated on: June 22,2024 5

New tool to translate communications between the microbiome and the body

by Quadram InstituteThe MicrobioLink workflow. Credit: Cells 2020, 9(5), 1278; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9051278A new tool developed by scientists at the Quadram Institute and Earlham Institute is

Updated on:June 22,2024 5

Increased risk of liver cancer in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainNon-alcoholic fatty liver, NAFLD, is associated with several health risks. According to a new registry study led by researchers at Karolinska Inst

Updated on: June 22,2024 6

Increased risk of liver cancer in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainNon-alcoholic fatty liver, NAFLD, is associated with several health risks. According to a new registry study led by researchers at Karolinska Inst

Updated on:June 22,2024 6

Fecal microbe transplants help cancer patients respond to immunotherapy and shrink tumors

by Diwakar Davar,The ConversationCancer patients who responded well to immunotherapy donated stool samples. Their stool was processed to yield material for a fecal microbe transplant. Credit: Di

Updated on: June 22,2024 7

Fecal microbe transplants help cancer patients respond to immunotherapy and shrink tumors

by Diwakar Davar,The ConversationCancer patients who responded well to immunotherapy donated stool samples. Their stool was processed to yield material for a fecal microbe transplant. Credit: Di

Updated on:June 22,2024 7

Dual-action antibiotic found that kills C. difficile, preventing reinfections

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressC. difficile spore (gold) emerging from a bacterium (turquoise). Credit: Jeshina Janardhanan and Yuanyuan QianA team of biochemists at the University of Notre Dame has fou

Updated on: June 22,2024 4

Dual-action antibiotic found that kills C. difficile, preventing reinfections

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressC. difficile spore (gold) emerging from a bacterium (turquoise). Credit: Jeshina Janardhanan and Yuanyuan QianA team of biochemists at the University of Notre Dame has fou

Updated on:June 22,2024 4

Microbial link between Western-style diet and incidence of colorectal cancer uncovered

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research, published inGastroenterology, builds the case that a Western-style diet—rich in red and processed meat, su

Updated on: June 22,2024 5

Microbial link between Western-style diet and incidence of colorectal cancer uncovered

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research, published inGastroenterology, builds the case that a Western-style diet—rich in red and processed meat, su

Updated on:June 22,2024 5

Repeated psychological stress is linked with irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms

by Tokyo University of ScienceThe study found that emotionally-stressed (ES) mice exhibited diarrhea-like symptoms and visceral hyperalgesia without histological changes in the intestinal tract,

Updated on: June 22,2024 6

Repeated psychological stress is linked with irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms

by Tokyo University of ScienceThe study found that emotionally-stressed (ES) mice exhibited diarrhea-like symptoms and visceral hyperalgesia without histological changes in the intestinal tract,

Updated on:June 22,2024 6

Cause of inflammatory bowel disease discovered

by Technical University MunichDr. Monica Yabal, research group leader at the Institute of Molecular Immunology (front), and her team have discovered how inflammatory bowel disease leads to a chai

Updated on: June 22,2024 6

Cause of inflammatory bowel disease discovered

by Technical University MunichDr. Monica Yabal, research group leader at the Institute of Molecular Immunology (front), and her team have discovered how inflammatory bowel disease leads to a chai

Updated on:June 22,2024 6

Fecal transplant discovery could improve care for dangerous infections

by University of VirginiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from theUniversity of Virginia School of Medicinesheds light on why a fecal transplant can benefit patients with dangero

Updated on: June 22,2024 6

Fecal transplant discovery could improve care for dangerous infections

by University of VirginiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from theUniversity of Virginia School of Medicinesheds light on why a fecal transplant can benefit patients with dangero

Updated on:June 22,2024 6

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 5

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 5

Stool samples reveal microbial enzyme driving bowel disease

by Nicole Mlynaryk,University of California - San DiegoThe presence of Bacteroides vulgatus led to colitis in the mouse colon (left). However, protease inhibition protected the walls of the colo

Updated on: June 22,2024 4

Stool samples reveal microbial enzyme driving bowel disease

by Nicole Mlynaryk,University of California - San DiegoThe presence of Bacteroides vulgatus led to colitis in the mouse colon (left). However, protease inhibition protected the walls of the colo

Updated on:June 22,2024 4