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A stable gut helps elite athletes perform better

A stable gut helps elite athletes perform better

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthNew research has found that micro

A stable gut helps elite athletes perform better

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthNew research has found that micro
Osteopontin, a protein not always as bad as it is made out to be

Osteopontin, a protein not always as bad as it is made out to be

by University of the Basque CountryThe study indicates that osteopontin is necessary to prevent the early onset of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease linked to aging Credit: Kateryna Kon/123RFMeta

Osteopontin, a protein not always as bad as it is made out to be

by University of the Basque CountryThe study indicates that osteopontin is necessary to prevent the early onset of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease linked to aging Credit: Kateryna Kon/123RFMeta
Bacteremia risk higher in older patients hospitalized with IBD

Bacteremia risk higher in older patients hospitalized with IBD

(HealthDay)—Older age is associated with an increased risk for bacteremia in hospitalized patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published in the March issue of the

Bacteremia risk higher in older patients hospitalized with IBD

(HealthDay)—Older age is associated with an increased risk for bacteremia in hospitalized patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published in the March issue of the
Study investigates the effects of DiNP on the colon

Study investigates the effects of DiNP on the colon

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignPhyla quantification. Overall relative abundance composition of colonic bacteria for phyla are identified in each sample (A), and the relative abundan

Study investigates the effects of DiNP on the colon

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignPhyla quantification. Overall relative abundance composition of colonic bacteria for phyla are identified in each sample (A), and the relative abundan
Study investigates potential for gut microbiome to alter drug safety and efficacy

Study investigates potential for gut microbiome to alter drug safety and efficacy

by Princeton UniversityResearchers at Princeton created a system for evaluating how the body's gut bacteria alter the safety and efficacy of everyday drugs. The system can be used in pharmace

Study investigates potential for gut microbiome to alter drug safety and efficacy

by Princeton UniversityResearchers at Princeton created a system for evaluating how the body's gut bacteria alter the safety and efficacy of everyday drugs. The system can be used in pharmace
Human microbiome research excludes developing world

Human microbiome research excludes developing world

by Public Library of ScienceA map illustrating the global distribution of publicly available human microbiome samples. Dark red indicates the highest number of samples, followed by orange and yel

Human microbiome research excludes developing world

by Public Library of ScienceA map illustrating the global distribution of publicly available human microbiome samples. Dark red indicates the highest number of samples, followed by orange and yel
Celiac disease linked to common chemical pollutants

Celiac disease linked to common chemical pollutants

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainElevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants have been tied to an increased risk for celiac d

Celiac disease linked to common chemical pollutants

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainElevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants have been tied to an increased risk for celiac d
Study: Mother's gut microbiota may shape metabolism of offspring

Study: Mother's gut microbiota may shape metabolism of offspring

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions across Japan has found that in mice, a mother's gut microbiota may shape

Study: Mother's gut microbiota may shape metabolism of offspring

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions across Japan has found that in mice, a mother's gut microbiota may shape
A new strain of a well-known probiotic might offer help for infants' intestinal problems

A new strain of a well-known probiotic might offer help for infants' intestinal problems

by University of HelsinkiCredit: CC0 Public DomainLacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG, or LGG, is the most studied probiotic bacterium in the world. However, its features are not perfect, as it is un

A new strain of a well-known probiotic might offer help for infants' intestinal problems

by University of HelsinkiCredit: CC0 Public DomainLacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG, or LGG, is the most studied probiotic bacterium in the world. However, its features are not perfect, as it is un
Treatment for inflammatory bowel disease doesn't always work; new study uncovers why

Treatment for inflammatory bowel disease doesn't always work; new study uncovers why

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects more than 70,000 children in the United States and the prevalence is rising. In fact, 25% o

Treatment for inflammatory bowel disease doesn't always work; new study uncovers why

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects more than 70,000 children in the United States and the prevalence is rising. In fact, 25% o
Older adults across the globe are more willing to help others, but mostly those in the same country

Older adults across the globe are more willing to help others, but mostly those in the same country

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder adults around the world are more willing to donate to charity than younger people, but will prioritize charitable organizations o

Older adults across the globe are more willing to help others, but mostly those in the same country

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder adults around the world are more willing to donate to charity than younger people, but will prioritize charitable organizations o
Stopping the onset and progression of intractable immune diseases

Stopping the onset and progression of intractable immune diseases

by Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)Credit: Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)The development of therapeutic drugs for inflammatory bowel disease, an intract

Stopping the onset and progression of intractable immune diseases

by Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)Credit: Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)The development of therapeutic drugs for inflammatory bowel disease, an intract