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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
New research reveals gut microbiota link to colitis

New research reveals gut microbiota link to colitis

by EngineeringExpression of Axin1 is upregulated in human IBD. (a) Axin1 mRNA expression in patients with UC and CD. Values for healthy control, CD, and UC patients were obtained from GEO database GSE

New research reveals gut microbiota link to colitis

by EngineeringExpression of Axin1 is upregulated in human IBD. (a) Axin1 mRNA expression in patients with UC and CD. Values for healthy control, CD, and UC patients were obtained from GEO database GSE
New way to alter DNA, affect health circumvents gut bacteria

New way to alter DNA, affect health circumvents gut bacteria

by Laura Red Eagle,University of Wisconsin-MadisonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOur gut microbiome helps us out every day by processing the fiber we can't digest. The bacteria ferment the

New way to alter DNA, affect health circumvents gut bacteria

by Laura Red Eagle,University of Wisconsin-MadisonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOur gut microbiome helps us out every day by processing the fiber we can't digest. The bacteria ferment the
Study points to potential new treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases

Study points to potential new treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases

by University of CalgaryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with inflammatory bowel diseases develop inflammation of the intestine that can cause thickening of the gut wall and life-threateni

Study points to potential new treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases

by University of CalgaryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with inflammatory bowel diseases develop inflammation of the intestine that can cause thickening of the gut wall and life-threateni
Gut hormone for controlling appetite doubles as an immune regulator for the fungal microbiome, researchers find

Gut hormone for controlling appetite doubles as an immune regulator for the fungal microbiome, researchers find

by University of ChicagoCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.Peptide YY (PYY), a hormone produced by gut endocrine cells that was already known to control appetite, also plays an important role in

Gut hormone for controlling appetite doubles as an immune regulator for the fungal microbiome, researchers find

by University of ChicagoCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.Peptide YY (PYY), a hormone produced by gut endocrine cells that was already known to control appetite, also plays an important role in
Distinct gut bacterial profile highly responsive to IBS dietary therapy identified

Distinct gut bacterial profile highly responsive to IBS dietary therapy identified

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who respond well to the recommended dietary therapy of restricting intake of fermentable carbs for irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS for s

Distinct gut bacterial profile highly responsive to IBS dietary therapy identified

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who respond well to the recommended dietary therapy of restricting intake of fermentable carbs for irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS for s
New publication examines 'Food in the Time of COVID-19'

New publication examines 'Food in the Time of COVID-19'

by Jon Niccum,University of KansasCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFew processes have been as disrupted by the pandemic as simply eating a meal.Gastronomica: The Journal for Food Studiesis

New publication examines 'Food in the Time of COVID-19'

by Jon Niccum,University of KansasCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFew processes have been as disrupted by the pandemic as simply eating a meal.Gastronomica: The Journal for Food Studiesis
Hydrogen generated by Si-based agent attenuates inflammation in ulcerative colitis mouse model

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

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
Expert tips for holiday feasting without the heartburn

Expert tips for holiday feasting without the heartburn

by Sharon Theimer,Credit: CC0 Public DomainSpecial foods are among the pleasures of holiday celebrations. On the negative side, for people with digestive diseases or those who overindulge, holiday fea

Expert tips for holiday feasting without the heartburn

by Sharon Theimer,Credit: CC0 Public DomainSpecial foods are among the pleasures of holiday celebrations. On the negative side, for people with digestive diseases or those who overindulge, holiday fea
Research may speed identification of patients who need liver transplants

Research may speed identification of patients who need liver transplants

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch findings from Rutgers, the University of Michigan, the University of Texas Southwestern, and the Medical University of South Carolin

Research may speed identification of patients who need liver transplants

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch findings from Rutgers, the University of Michigan, the University of Texas Southwestern, and the Medical University of South Carolin
Changes in gut microbiome in longitudinal study of infants precede onset of celiac disease

Changes in gut microbiome in longitudinal study of infants precede onset of celiac disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBy implementing a long-term, prospective approach to the development of celiac disease, a collaborative group of researchers has

Changes in gut microbiome in longitudinal study of infants precede onset of celiac disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBy implementing a long-term, prospective approach to the development of celiac disease, a collaborative group of researchers has
AI that classifies colorectal polyps proves useful in the clinic

AI that classifies colorectal polyps proves useful in the clinic

by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a 2020 study, researchers at Dartmouth's and Dartmouth-Hitchcock's Norris Cotton Cancer Center developed artificia

AI that classifies colorectal polyps proves useful in the clinic

by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a 2020 study, researchers at Dartmouth's and Dartmouth-Hitchcock's Norris Cotton Cancer Center developed artificia