In vivo self-assembled siRNA as a modality for combination therapy of ulcerative colitis

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesEvaluation of the activity of TNF-α siRNA-encapsulating sEVs in an ex vivo model.aSchematic of the experimental design. Acute UC was induced in

Updated on: May 19,2024

In vivo self-assembled siRNA as a modality for combination therapy of ulcerative colitis

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesEvaluation of the activity of TNF-α siRNA-encapsulating sEVs in an ex vivo model.aSchematic of the experimental design. Acute UC was induced in

Updated on:May 19,2024

Capsule delivery of fecal microbiota transplant has similar effectiveness to transplant by colonoscopy

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolFMT Capsules for Oral Delivery. Credit: University of Minnesota Microbiota Therapeutics ProgramRecent work published inClinical Gastroenterology and

Updated on: June 08,2024

Capsule delivery of fecal microbiota transplant has similar effectiveness to transplant by colonoscopy

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolFMT Capsules for Oral Delivery. Credit: University of Minnesota Microbiota Therapeutics ProgramRecent work published inClinical Gastroenterology and

Updated on:June 08,2024

COVID might raise odds for immune disorders like Crohn's, alopecia

by Steven ReinbergIn rare cases, some patients may develop an autoimmune disease following a bout of COVID, Korean researchers report.Conditions such as alopecia (hair loss), psoriasis, vitiligo (whit

Updated on: January 24,2024

COVID might raise odds for immune disorders like Crohn's, alopecia

by Steven ReinbergIn rare cases, some patients may develop an autoimmune disease following a bout of COVID, Korean researchers report.Conditions such as alopecia (hair loss), psoriasis, vitiligo (whit

Updated on:January 24,2024

Experts discuss the 'second brain': The gut microbiome

by Deann Gayman,University of Nebraska-LincolnRobert Hutkins and Andy Benson are photographed in the Nebraska Food for Health Center. This image is a composite so the two researchers could appea

Updated on: March 12,2024

Experts discuss the 'second brain': The gut microbiome

by Deann Gayman,University of Nebraska-LincolnRobert Hutkins and Andy Benson are photographed in the Nebraska Food for Health Center. This image is a composite so the two researchers could appea

Updated on:March 12,2024

Novel mechanism links genetic defect in IBD patients to gut leakiness

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideDeclan McCole is a professor of biomedical sciences at UC Riverside. Credit: Carrie Rosema.A team of researchers led by a biomedical scien

Updated on: February 19,2024

Novel mechanism links genetic defect in IBD patients to gut leakiness

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideDeclan McCole is a professor of biomedical sciences at UC Riverside. Credit: Carrie Rosema.A team of researchers led by a biomedical scien

Updated on:February 19,2024

Does our gut microbiota really influence our health and life expectancy?

by Éloi Gagnon and Benoit Arsenault,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe intestinal microbiota is the set of bacteria and viruses that live inside your gut. Microbiota perform a variety

Updated on: May 10,2024

Does our gut microbiota really influence our health and life expectancy?

by Éloi Gagnon and Benoit Arsenault,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe intestinal microbiota is the set of bacteria and viruses that live inside your gut. Microbiota perform a variety

Updated on:May 10,2024

New tool to translate communications between the microbiome and the body

by Quadram InstituteThe MicrobioLink workflow. Credit: Cells 2020, 9(5), 1278; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9051278A new tool developed by scientists at the Quadram Institute and Earlham Institute is

Updated on: June 22,2024

New tool to translate communications between the microbiome and the body

by Quadram InstituteThe MicrobioLink workflow. Credit: Cells 2020, 9(5), 1278; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9051278A new tool developed by scientists at the Quadram Institute and Earlham Institute is

Updated on:June 22,2024

Silencing gut pain without pain killers

by Flinders UniversitySchematic diagram showing types of DRG-lesioned mice created in this study. Two major spinal afferent populations innervate the colon and rectum. They arise from the thoraco

Updated on: March 26,2024

Silencing gut pain without pain killers

by Flinders UniversitySchematic diagram showing types of DRG-lesioned mice created in this study. Two major spinal afferent populations innervate the colon and rectum. They arise from the thoraco

Updated on:March 26,2024

Diets high in fiber associated with less antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria

by United States Department of AgricultureCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes i

Updated on: June 17,2024

Diets high in fiber associated with less antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria

by United States Department of AgricultureCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes i

Updated on:June 17,2024

Microbiome rewilding: Biodiverse urban green spaces strengthen human immune systems

by University of AdelaideCredit: Jacob MillsA research team led by the University of Adelaide has found that revegetation of green spaces within cities can improve soil microbiota diversity towar

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbiome rewilding: Biodiverse urban green spaces strengthen human immune systems

by University of AdelaideCredit: Jacob MillsA research team led by the University of Adelaide has found that revegetation of green spaces within cities can improve soil microbiota diversity towar

Updated on:May 17,2024

Eligible younger US adults less likely to meet colorectal cancer screening guidelines; face greater disparities

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYounger adults living in the U.S. are less likely to be screened for colorectal cancer than older U.S. adul

Updated on: June 20,2024

Eligible younger US adults less likely to meet colorectal cancer screening guidelines; face greater disparities

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYounger adults living in the U.S. are less likely to be screened for colorectal cancer than older U.S. adul

Updated on:June 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