Novel microfluidic device models gut neuro-epithelial connections

by TranSpreadCreating enteric neuro-epithelial co-cultures in a microfluidic device. Credit:Microsystems & Nanoengineering(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41378-023-00615-yEpithelial cells and se

Updated on: March 05,2024

Novel microfluidic device models gut neuro-epithelial connections

by TranSpreadCreating enteric neuro-epithelial co-cultures in a microfluidic device. Credit:Microsystems & Nanoengineering(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41378-023-00615-yEpithelial cells and se

Updated on:March 05,2024

Immunodeficiency affects intestinal microbiome

by Mette Haagen Marcussen,Technical University of DenmarkGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.02.053In the largest study of intestinal bacterial composition (also called the in

Updated on: May 28,2024

Immunodeficiency affects intestinal microbiome

by Mette Haagen Marcussen,Technical University of DenmarkGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.02.053In the largest study of intestinal bacterial composition (also called the in

Updated on:May 28,2024

Team develops new method of encapsulating fecal bacteria to treat a serious intestinal infection

by University of GenevaAlginate microparticles containing isolated bacterial strains (white particles) and a fecal transplant (brown particles), with a zoom on the structure of the microparticles

Updated on: April 02,2024

Team develops new method of encapsulating fecal bacteria to treat a serious intestinal infection

by University of GenevaAlginate microparticles containing isolated bacterial strains (white particles) and a fecal transplant (brown particles), with a zoom on the structure of the microparticles

Updated on:April 02,2024

Disrupted gut microbiome involved in depression, finds research

by Dr. André Schmidt and Professor Claudio De Simone , Medical XpressUncinate fasciculus (UF) tract DTI tractography. (A) Virtual dissection of UF. Green lines at the coronal slice represents the ‘AND

Updated on: April 20,2024

Disrupted gut microbiome involved in depression, finds research

by Dr. André Schmidt and Professor Claudio De Simone , Medical XpressUncinate fasciculus (UF) tract DTI tractography. (A) Virtual dissection of UF. Green lines at the coronal slice represents the ‘AND

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

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

Healthy gut microbiome improves success of cancer treatment

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe largest study to date has confirmed the link between the gut microbiome and the response to cancer immunotherapy therapy for melanoma.The

Updated on: May 10,2024

Healthy gut microbiome improves success of cancer treatment

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe largest study to date has confirmed the link between the gut microbiome and the response to cancer immunotherapy therapy for melanoma.The

Updated on:May 10,2024

Survey highlights growing need for psychosocial support in IBD care amid high rates of anxiety and depression

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released new data highlighting how emotional and social challenges

Updated on: June 28,2024

Survey highlights growing need for psychosocial support in IBD care amid high rates of anxiety and depression

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released new data highlighting how emotional and social challenges

Updated on:June 28,2024

Digestive symptoms are prominent among COVID-19 patients: study

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American Journal of Gastroenterologypublished today a new study that reveals digestive symptoms, including diarrhea, are common in COVID

Updated on: May 06,2024

Digestive symptoms are prominent among COVID-19 patients: study

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American Journal of Gastroenterologypublished today a new study that reveals digestive symptoms, including diarrhea, are common in COVID

Updated on:May 06,2024

Hydrogen generated by Si-based agent attenuates inflammation in ulcerative colitis mouse model

by Osaka UniversityFig. 1. Amount of hydrogen generated per 1 g of the mouse gastrointestinal tract in the control group compared with in the mice given the silicon (Si)-based agent. Credit:&nbsp

Updated on: June 14,2024

Hydrogen generated by Si-based agent attenuates inflammation in ulcerative colitis mouse model

by Osaka UniversityFig. 1. Amount of hydrogen generated per 1 g of the mouse gastrointestinal tract in the control group compared with in the mice given the silicon (Si)-based agent. Credit:&nbsp

Updated on:June 14,2024

Microbiome: Certain gut microbes may warn of Alzheimer's disease long before the first symptoms begin

by Catherine Purse,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWhat if the microbes in your gut could act as an early warning system, alerting you that you could be developing Alzheimer's dise

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbiome: Certain gut microbes may warn of Alzheimer's disease long before the first symptoms begin

by Catherine Purse,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWhat if the microbes in your gut could act as an early warning system, alerting you that you could be developing Alzheimer's dise

Updated on:May 17,2024

Risk for COVID-19 increased for adults taking PPIs

(HealthDay)—Adults taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have an increased risk for having a positive COVID-19 test, with evidence of a dose-response relationship, according to a study published online

Updated on: June 20,2024

Risk for COVID-19 increased for adults taking PPIs

(HealthDay)—Adults taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have an increased risk for having a positive COVID-19 test, with evidence of a dose-response relationship, according to a study published online

Updated on:June 20,2024