Understanding the role of gut microbiome in gestational diabetes

by University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Illinois Chicago have identified changes in the gut microbiome that can lead to gestational diabe

Updated on: June 01,2024

Understanding the role of gut microbiome in gestational diabetes

by University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Illinois Chicago have identified changes in the gut microbiome that can lead to gestational diabe

Updated on:June 01,2024

The impact of drugs on gut microbes is greater than we thought

by Shreya Ghosh,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryCommonly prescribed drugs can affect gut microbes in different ways. Credit: Isabel Romero Calvo/EMBLWe are one of the most medicated generat

Updated on: April 02,2024

The impact of drugs on gut microbes is greater than we thought

by Shreya Ghosh,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryCommonly prescribed drugs can affect gut microbes in different ways. Credit: Isabel Romero Calvo/EMBLWe are one of the most medicated generat

Updated on:April 02,2024

Gut microbiome fluctuates throughout the day and across seasons, finds study

by Digestive Disease WeekCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe balance of microbes in the human gut varies substantially from morning to night and even more by season—with profound fluctuations complet

Updated on: April 20,2024

Gut microbiome fluctuates throughout the day and across seasons, finds study

by Digestive Disease WeekCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe balance of microbes in the human gut varies substantially from morning to night and even more by season—with profound fluctuations complet

Updated on:April 20,2024

Evidence of horizontal gene transfer between human maternal microbiome and infant gut microbiome

by Cell PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a new mode of vertical mother-to-infant microbiome transmission, where microbes in the maternal gut shared genes with mi

Updated on: May 26,2024

Evidence of horizontal gene transfer between human maternal microbiome and infant gut microbiome

by Cell PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a new mode of vertical mother-to-infant microbiome transmission, where microbes in the maternal gut shared genes with mi

Updated on:May 26,2024

Capsule-sized ingestible biobatteries could allow new view of digestive system

by Chris Kocher,Binghamton UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTech companies have developed many devices that work outside the body, such as cell phones, smart watches, tablets and hundreds of o

Updated on: June 08,2024

Capsule-sized ingestible biobatteries could allow new view of digestive system

by Chris Kocher,Binghamton UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTech companies have developed many devices that work outside the body, such as cell phones, smart watches, tablets and hundreds of o

Updated on:June 08,2024

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

Updated on: June 17,2024

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

Updated on:June 17,2024

Getting to the root of visceral gut pain: Research highlights the role played by glia

byMichigan State UniversityIL-1β expression is increased in enteric glia after inflammation. Credit:Science Signaling(2023). DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.adg1668Researchers at Michigan Sta

Updated on: January 24,2024

Getting to the root of visceral gut pain: Research highlights the role played by glia

byMichigan State UniversityIL-1β expression is increased in enteric glia after inflammation. Credit:Science Signaling(2023). DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.adg1668Researchers at Michigan Sta

Updated on:January 24,2024

Microbes help orchestrate how the gut uses its genes

by Karl Leif Bates,Duke UniversityA confocal microscopy image of small villi in the small intestine shows cell nuclei in blue and absorbed dietary fat in red. Credit: John Rawls Lab, Duke Microb

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbes help orchestrate how the gut uses its genes

by Karl Leif Bates,Duke UniversityA confocal microscopy image of small villi in the small intestine shows cell nuclei in blue and absorbed dietary fat in red. Credit: John Rawls Lab, Duke Microb

Updated on:May 17,2024

Moderate exercise in middle and older age cuts time spent in hospital

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainMen and women aged 40-79 are at significantly lower (25-27%) risk of long or frequent hospital admissions if they do some form of physical activ

Updated on: March 12,2024

Moderate exercise in middle and older age cuts time spent in hospital

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainMen and women aged 40-79 are at significantly lower (25-27%) risk of long or frequent hospital admissions if they do some form of physical activ

Updated on:March 12,2024

Study provides novel platform to study how SARS-CoV-2 affects the gut

by Boston University School of MedicineCreative rendition of SARS-CoV-2 particles (not to scale). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHHow could studying gastrointest

Updated on: April 03,2024

Study provides novel platform to study how SARS-CoV-2 affects the gut

by Boston University School of MedicineCreative rendition of SARS-CoV-2 particles (not to scale). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHHow could studying gastrointest

Updated on:April 03,2024

Unexpected microbiome collapse after admission to intensive care

by Microbiology SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPotentially harmful microbes overwhelm the healthy gut microbiota in intensive care patients, research has found.Research published in the journal Micro

Updated on: May 23,2024

Unexpected microbiome collapse after admission to intensive care

by Microbiology SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPotentially harmful microbes overwhelm the healthy gut microbiota in intensive care patients, research has found.Research published in the journal Micro

Updated on:May 23,2024

Arachidonic acid found to promote the occurrence of radiation-induced intestinal injury

by Zhao Weiwei,Chinese Academy of SciencesMechanism of ferroptosis mediated radiation-induced intestinal injury. Credit: Nie LiliAccording to research published recently inRedox Biology, a

Updated on: June 14,2024

Arachidonic acid found to promote the occurrence of radiation-induced intestinal injury

by Zhao Weiwei,Chinese Academy of SciencesMechanism of ferroptosis mediated radiation-induced intestinal injury. Credit: Nie LiliAccording to research published recently inRedox Biology, a

Updated on:June 14,2024