Infecting gut microbes with CRISPR-loaded virus demonstrates potential for microbiome gene editing

by Lindzi Wessel,University of California, San FranciscoEscherichia coli (E. Coli) bacteria. Credit: University of California, San FranciscoIn a first, researchers at the UC San Francisco have s

Updated on: March 28,2024

Infecting gut microbes with CRISPR-loaded virus demonstrates potential for microbiome gene editing

by Lindzi Wessel,University of California, San FranciscoEscherichia coli (E. Coli) bacteria. Credit: University of California, San FranciscoIn a first, researchers at the UC San Francisco have s

Updated on:March 28,2024

High-fat diet with antibiotic use linked to gut inflammation

by UC DavisImage of sections of the colon's inner lining, based on combinations of low-fat diet (LFD) vs. high-fat diet (HFD), and no treatment (mock) vs. with streptomycin (Strep) treatment.

Updated on: May 21,2024

High-fat diet with antibiotic use linked to gut inflammation

by UC DavisImage of sections of the colon's inner lining, based on combinations of low-fat diet (LFD) vs. high-fat diet (HFD), and no treatment (mock) vs. with streptomycin (Strep) treatment.

Updated on:May 21,2024

Cholesterol-busting gut bacteria may affect people's cardiac health

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit : Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsOf the thousands of species of bacteria that live in the digestive tract, scientists know

Updated on: May 28,2024

Cholesterol-busting gut bacteria may affect people's cardiac health

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit : Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsOf the thousands of species of bacteria that live in the digestive tract, scientists know

Updated on:May 28,2024

Drug found to correct gene defect that causes immune-driven gut leakiness

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideAnica Sayoc-Becera (left) and Declan McCole. Credit: UCR/I. PittalwalaA team of researchers led by biomedical scientist Declan F. McCole a

Updated on: June 22,2024

Drug found to correct gene defect that causes immune-driven gut leakiness

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideAnica Sayoc-Becera (left) and Declan McCole. Credit: UCR/I. PittalwalaA team of researchers led by biomedical scientist Declan F. McCole a

Updated on:June 22,2024

Study looks at how the human microbiome varies with location

by Lewis Taylor,University of OregonCredit: CC0 Public DomainHome is where the microbes are.That's one takeaway from newly published research by an interdisciplinary University of Oregon tea

Updated on: March 13,2024

Study looks at how the human microbiome varies with location

by Lewis Taylor,University of OregonCredit: CC0 Public DomainHome is where the microbes are.That's one takeaway from newly published research by an interdisciplinary University of Oregon tea

Updated on:March 13,2024

Is the relationship between diet, intestinal bacteria and cells key to preventing systemic inflammation?

by University of California, Los AngelesTg6F prevents WD-mediated inhibition of genes that regulate the levels of antimicrobial peptides/proteins and the production of goblet and Paneth cells in

Updated on: March 28,2024

Is the relationship between diet, intestinal bacteria and cells key to preventing systemic inflammation?

by University of California, Los AngelesTg6F prevents WD-mediated inhibition of genes that regulate the levels of antimicrobial peptides/proteins and the production of goblet and Paneth cells in

Updated on:March 28,2024

New snack foods nurture healthy gut microbiome

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identif

Updated on: May 06,2024

New snack foods nurture healthy gut microbiome

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identif

Updated on:May 06,2024

Personalized risk profile developed for patients with liver disease

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageA research team from the Department of Medicine III at MedUni Vienna and University Hospital Vienna has conducted a large-scale study show

Updated on: March 12,2024

Personalized risk profile developed for patients with liver disease

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageA research team from the Department of Medicine III at MedUni Vienna and University Hospital Vienna has conducted a large-scale study show

Updated on:March 12,2024

Researchers link environmental exposures to liver disease

by Colette Gallagher,Mayo ClinicConceptual overview. (A) Bile samples were collected from patients with PSC located in the USA and Norway. Samples were assayed for environmental chemicals and me

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researchers link environmental exposures to liver disease

by Colette Gallagher,Mayo ClinicConceptual overview. (A) Bile samples were collected from patients with PSC located in the USA and Norway. Samples were assayed for environmental chemicals and me

Updated on:April 07,2024

Fecal microbiota transplants: Two reviews explore what's worked, what hasn't, and where we go from here

by Cell PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainFecal microbiota transplants are the most effective and affordable treatment for recurrent infections with Clostridioides difficile, an opportunistic bacteri

Updated on: June 22,2024

Fecal microbiota transplants: Two reviews explore what's worked, what hasn't, and where we go from here

by Cell PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainFecal microbiota transplants are the most effective and affordable treatment for recurrent infections with Clostridioides difficile, an opportunistic bacteri

Updated on:June 22,2024

Can personalized care prevent excessive screening for colorectal cancer in older adults?

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer screening is widely recommended for adults ages 45 to 75 with an average risk of developing the disease. However, many

Updated on: January 24,2024

Can personalized care prevent excessive screening for colorectal cancer in older adults?

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer screening is widely recommended for adults ages 45 to 75 with an average risk of developing the disease. However, many

Updated on:January 24,2024

Newly discovered RNA molecules hold promise for detecting and treating esophageal cancer

by Bill Lubinger,Case Western Reserve UniversityA hairpin loop from a pre-mRNA. Highlighted are the nucleobases (green) and the ribose-phosphate backbone (blue). Note that this is a single stran

Updated on: April 29,2024

Newly discovered RNA molecules hold promise for detecting and treating esophageal cancer

by Bill Lubinger,Case Western Reserve UniversityA hairpin loop from a pre-mRNA. Highlighted are the nucleobases (green) and the ribose-phosphate backbone (blue). Note that this is a single stran

Updated on:April 29,2024