Viruses in the guts of centenarians may help them resist pathogens

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsNew research suggests that centenarians—people who live to be at least 100—have a diverse c

Updated on: February 19,2024

Viruses in the guts of centenarians may help them resist pathogens

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsNew research suggests that centenarians—people who live to be at least 100—have a diverse c

Updated on:February 19,2024

Microbiologists' work adds to research on microbiome fungi and childhood disease

by Geitner Simmons,University of Nebraska-LincolnThomas and Jennifer Auchtung, a husband and wife microbiologist team in Nebraska’s Food Science and Technology Department, were part of an intern

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbiologists' work adds to research on microbiome fungi and childhood disease

by Geitner Simmons,University of Nebraska-LincolnThomas and Jennifer Auchtung, a husband and wife microbiologist team in Nebraska’s Food Science and Technology Department, were part of an intern

Updated on:May 17,2024

Synthetic material could improve ease and cut cost of gut microbiome research

by Keith Hickey,Pennsylvania State UniversityDevelopment of double layer Fmoc-FFfibrillar gels. a) Conceptual schematic of Fmoc-FFassembly at fluorous-water interfaces to evolve perc

Updated on: March 30,2024

Synthetic material could improve ease and cut cost of gut microbiome research

by Keith Hickey,Pennsylvania State UniversityDevelopment of double layer Fmoc-FFfibrillar gels. a) Conceptual schematic of Fmoc-FFassembly at fluorous-water interfaces to evolve perc

Updated on:March 30,2024

Novel therapeutic targets ulcerative colitis

by Jim Fessenden,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBiologics to modulate the migration and activation of specific innate immune cells, called neutrophils

Updated on: June 01,2024

Novel therapeutic targets ulcerative colitis

by Jim Fessenden,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBiologics to modulate the migration and activation of specific innate immune cells, called neutrophils

Updated on:June 01,2024

Should I test my gut microbes to improve my health?

by Amy Loughman,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople are payinghundreds of dollarsto have their gut microbes analyzed, hoping the insights will allow them to adju

Updated on: May 09,2024

Should I test my gut microbes to improve my health?

by Amy Loughman,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople are payinghundreds of dollarsto have their gut microbes analyzed, hoping the insights will allow them to adju

Updated on:May 09,2024

AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening

by Rhoda Madson,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence reduced by twofold the rate at which precancerous polyps were missed in colorectal cancer screening, reported

Updated on: May 26,2024

AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening

by Rhoda Madson,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence reduced by twofold the rate at which precancerous polyps were missed in colorectal cancer screening, reported

Updated on:May 26,2024

New recommendations for harmartomatous polyposis syndrome

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGastrointestinal hamartomatous polyposis syndromes are rare, hereditary disorders associated with an increased risk of

Updated on: June 28,2024

New recommendations for harmartomatous polyposis syndrome

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGastrointestinal hamartomatous polyposis syndromes are rare, hereditary disorders associated with an increased risk of

Updated on:June 28,2024

Plant-based foods and Mediterranean diet associated with healthy gut microbiome

by United European GastroenterologyA summary of the key findings in relation to food or food pattern and effect on the gut microbiota. Credit: UEGA study presented at UEG Week 2019 has shown that spec

Updated on: March 26,2024

Plant-based foods and Mediterranean diet associated with healthy gut microbiome

by United European GastroenterologyA summary of the key findings in relation to food or food pattern and effect on the gut microbiota. Credit: UEGA study presented at UEG Week 2019 has shown that spec

Updated on:March 26,2024

Ecological principles at play in gut microbiome

by Scott Schrage,University of Nebraska-LincolnA. muciniphila and B. vulgatus strains only colonized gnotobiotic mice harboring complex microbiomes devoid of these species. Experimental design t

Updated on: May 23,2024

Ecological principles at play in gut microbiome

by Scott Schrage,University of Nebraska-LincolnA. muciniphila and B. vulgatus strains only colonized gnotobiotic mice harboring complex microbiomes devoid of these species. Experimental design t

Updated on:May 23,2024

New precision medicine tool discovers hidden genetic connections that could improve personalized medicine

by Quadram InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll humans carry genetic variations in their DNA, called Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) that can underlie susceptibility to diseases such a

Updated on: May 06,2024

New precision medicine tool discovers hidden genetic connections that could improve personalized medicine

by Quadram InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll humans carry genetic variations in their DNA, called Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) that can underlie susceptibility to diseases such a

Updated on:May 06,2024

Sugar-sweetened drinks linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer in women under 50

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer diagnoses have increased among people under age 50 in recent years and researchers are seeking reasons why. A

Updated on: June 14,2024

Sugar-sweetened drinks linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer in women under 50

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer diagnoses have increased among people under age 50 in recent years and researchers are seeking reasons why. A

Updated on:June 14,2024

Double duty: Gut's immune system helps regulate food processing, too

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe small intestine is ground zero for survival of animals. It is responsible for absorbing the nutrients crucial to life and it wards off toxic

Updated on: May 21,2024

Double duty: Gut's immune system helps regulate food processing, too

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe small intestine is ground zero for survival of animals. It is responsible for absorbing the nutrients crucial to life and it wards off toxic

Updated on:May 21,2024