Internet of microbiota: Could synthetic probiotics help prevent our natural bacteria from going astray?

by Özgür Barış Akan,The ConversationHaving a healthy E coli community in our intestinal system is essential to good human health. Credit:Geralt/PixabayAnimals use chemical substances calle

Updated on: May 17,2024

Internet of microbiota: Could synthetic probiotics help prevent our natural bacteria from going astray?

by Özgür Barış Akan,The ConversationHaving a healthy E coli community in our intestinal system is essential to good human health. Credit:Geralt/PixabayAnimals use chemical substances calle

Updated on:May 17,2024

GERD increases risk for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

by Lori SolomonGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) increases the risk for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to a study published online April 20 in theEuropean Respiratory Journa

Updated on: May 10,2024

GERD increases risk for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

by Lori SolomonGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) increases the risk for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to a study published online April 20 in theEuropean Respiratory Journa

Updated on:May 10,2024

A self-powered ingestible sensor opens new avenues for gut research

by Emerson Dameron,University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego Researchers develop a self-powered ingestible sensor system designed to monitor metabolites in the small intestine over time.

Updated on: April 01,2024

A self-powered ingestible sensor opens new avenues for gut research

by Emerson Dameron,University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego Researchers develop a self-powered ingestible sensor system designed to monitor metabolites in the small intestine over time.

Updated on:April 01,2024

Inflammatory bowel disease increases risks for pregnant women

by University of MissouriMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Pregnant women with inflammatory

Updated on: April 24,2024

Inflammatory bowel disease increases risks for pregnant women

by University of MissouriMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Pregnant women with inflammatory

Updated on:April 24,2024

Study suggests foods like licorice can be used to 'landscape' your gut

by Paul SissonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at San Diego State University suggests that ancient viruses called biophages may be just the set of garden tools needed to cultivate

Updated on: April 20,2024

Study suggests foods like licorice can be used to 'landscape' your gut

by Paul SissonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at San Diego State University suggests that ancient viruses called biophages may be just the set of garden tools needed to cultivate

Updated on:April 20,2024

Researchers discover a gut microbiota profile that can predict mortality

by University of TurkuFig. 1: Study sample and gut microbiome characteristics. a At baseline, the study sample (n = 7211) had a balanced sex ratio (55% women in red:men in blue), a mean age of 49

Updated on: April 09,2024

Researchers discover a gut microbiota profile that can predict mortality

by University of TurkuFig. 1: Study sample and gut microbiome characteristics. a At baseline, the study sample (n = 7211) had a balanced sex ratio (55% women in red:men in blue), a mean age of 49

Updated on:April 09,2024

Glial cells crucial to maintaining healthy gut immunity

by The Francis Crick InstituteA cross-section through a mouse gut showing enteric glia cells (red) and the parasite H. polygyrus (blue). Credit: The Francis Crick InstituteResearchers at the Fran

Updated on: May 23,2024

Glial cells crucial to maintaining healthy gut immunity

by The Francis Crick InstituteA cross-section through a mouse gut showing enteric glia cells (red) and the parasite H. polygyrus (blue). Credit: The Francis Crick InstituteResearchers at the Fran

Updated on:May 23,2024

Living with dogs (but not cats) as a toddler might protect against Crohn's disease

by American Gastroenterological AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaYoung children who grow up with a dog

Updated on: March 26,2024

Living with dogs (but not cats) as a toddler might protect against Crohn's disease

by American Gastroenterological AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaYoung children who grow up with a dog

Updated on:March 26,2024

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

Updated on: March 12,2024

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

Updated on:March 12,2024

How repairing the gut saves brain function after stroke

by Heather Lander,Texas A&M UniversityEffect of IESC transplants on gut architectures after stroke. a) Representative photomicrographs of H & E stained sections (10µm) from sham, M

Updated on: March 12,2024

How repairing the gut saves brain function after stroke

by Heather Lander,Texas A&M UniversityEffect of IESC transplants on gut architectures after stroke. a) Representative photomicrographs of H & E stained sections (10µm) from sham, M

Updated on:March 12,2024

Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases: Predicting the success of biologicals

by Kiel UniversityThe international team led by Prof. Philip Rosenstiel and Prof. Stefan Schreiber has studied gene expression and DNA methylation in blood samples from CED patients receiving ant

Updated on: May 29,2024

Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases: Predicting the success of biologicals

by Kiel UniversityThe international team led by Prof. Philip Rosenstiel and Prof. Stefan Schreiber has studied gene expression and DNA methylation in blood samples from CED patients receiving ant

Updated on:May 29,2024

Severe form of inflammatory bowel disease linked to a strain of mouth bacteria

by University of New South WalesDr Zhang has been studying the links between the C. concisus bacterium (pictured) and gut health for over a decade. Her team captured this photo of the bacterium v

Updated on: April 24,2024

Severe form of inflammatory bowel disease linked to a strain of mouth bacteria

by University of New South WalesDr Zhang has been studying the links between the C. concisus bacterium (pictured) and gut health for over a decade. Her team captured this photo of the bacterium v

Updated on:April 24,2024