Smectite promotes probiotic biofilm formation in gut for cancer immunotherapy

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSmectite microspheres specifically support the typical probiotics, L. acidophilus and B. longum to form biofilms on the surface. Credit: Lei Dong, Nanjing

Updated on: May 28,2024

Smectite promotes probiotic biofilm formation in gut for cancer immunotherapy

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSmectite microspheres specifically support the typical probiotics, L. acidophilus and B. longum to form biofilms on the surface. Credit: Lei Dong, Nanjing

Updated on:May 28,2024

Esophageal acid exposure shorter with left lateral sleep position

(HealthDay)—During sleep, the left lateral decubitus position is associated with shorter esophageal acid exposure time and faster esophageal acid clearance, according to a study published in the Febru

Updated on: March 12,2024

Esophageal acid exposure shorter with left lateral sleep position

(HealthDay)—During sleep, the left lateral decubitus position is associated with shorter esophageal acid exposure time and faster esophageal acid clearance, according to a study published in the Febru

Updated on:March 12,2024

FDA approves Skyrizi for moderately to severely active Crohn disease

Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa), an interleukin-23 inhibitor, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to treat moderately to severely active Crohn disease (CD) in adults, according to AbbV

Updated on: February 19,2024

FDA approves Skyrizi for moderately to severely active Crohn disease

Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa), an interleukin-23 inhibitor, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to treat moderately to severely active Crohn disease (CD) in adults, according to AbbV

Updated on:February 19,2024

Bloated after that holiday meal? what's normal, what's not

by Robin FosterAs the holidays approach, most folks are familiar with a common side effect of the overindulgence that can come with all those meals with family and friends: Bloating.Luckily, Baylor Co

Updated on: November 23,2024

Bloated after that holiday meal? what's normal, what's not

by Robin FosterAs the holidays approach, most folks are familiar with a common side effect of the overindulgence that can come with all those meals with family and friends: Bloating.Luckily, Baylor Co

Updated on:November 23,2024

Study reveals how certain gut bacteria compromise radiotherapy

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Ludwig Chicago Co-director Ralph Weichselbaum and Yang-Xin Fu of the University of Texas Southwestern Medic

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study reveals how certain gut bacteria compromise radiotherapy

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Ludwig Chicago Co-director Ralph Weichselbaum and Yang-Xin Fu of the University of Texas Southwestern Medic

Updated on:April 11,2024

Vibrating capsule shown to be safe, tolerable in treating chronic idiopathic constipation

Updated on: June 04,2025

Vibrating capsule shown to be safe, tolerable in treating chronic idiopathic constipation

Updated on:June 04,2025

Gut microbe enzyme with surprising metabolic capabilities offers new therapeutic possibilities

byWashington University School of MedicineResearchers at WashU Medicine have discovered a gut bacterial enzyme with previously unknown metabolic capabilities. Shown are the structures of the bac

Updated on: October 31,2024

Gut microbe enzyme with surprising metabolic capabilities offers new therapeutic possibilities

byWashington University School of MedicineResearchers at WashU Medicine have discovered a gut bacterial enzyme with previously unknown metabolic capabilities. Shown are the structures of the bac

Updated on:October 31,2024

Study reveals new insights into human gut-brain connection

by Laureate Institute for Brain ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pioneering study conducted by researchers at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Okla., has made

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study reveals new insights into human gut-brain connection

by Laureate Institute for Brain ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pioneering study conducted by researchers at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Okla., has made

Updated on:April 11,2024

Crohn's disease, comorbidities up risk for severe pneumococcal disease

For veterans with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the risk for severe pneumococcal disease (SPD) is increased with Crohn disease and with more comorbidities, and pneumococcal vaccination is associat

Updated on: June 03,2024

Crohn's disease, comorbidities up risk for severe pneumococcal disease

For veterans with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the risk for severe pneumococcal disease (SPD) is increased with Crohn disease and with more comorbidities, and pneumococcal vaccination is associat

Updated on:June 03,2024

Risk factors and diagnostic methods of H. pylori in Saudi Arabia

by Association of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHThe most common risk factors associated with H.pylori infection in Saudi Arabia. Credit: Biomolecules and BiomedicineDr. Mutasim E. Ibrahim from th

Updated on: March 14,2024

Risk factors and diagnostic methods of H. pylori in Saudi Arabia

by Association of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHThe most common risk factors associated with H.pylori infection in Saudi Arabia. Credit: Biomolecules and BiomedicineDr. Mutasim E. Ibrahim from th

Updated on:March 14,2024

Bile duct function and disease highlighted in new study

Bile duct function and disease highlighted in new studyby Osman Moneer,Yale UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Developmental Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.devcel.2023.10.004Research f

Updated on: January 24,2024

Bile duct function and disease highlighted in new study

Bile duct function and disease highlighted in new studyby Osman Moneer,Yale UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Developmental Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.devcel.2023.10.004Research f

Updated on:January 24,2024

Presence of parasite infection closely linked to the make-up of the gastrointestinal microbiome

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaScientists Meagan Rubel and Eric Mbunwe process fecal samples in a hunter-gatherer village at dusk. Credit: Tishkoff laboratoryParasite infec

Updated on: June 12,2024

Presence of parasite infection closely linked to the make-up of the gastrointestinal microbiome

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaScientists Meagan Rubel and Eric Mbunwe process fecal samples in a hunter-gatherer village at dusk. Credit: Tishkoff laboratoryParasite infec

Updated on:June 12,2024