For gut microbes, not all types of fiber are created equal

by Washington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that beneficial gut microbes thrive when fed specific fiber types. The rese

Updated on: June 25,2024

For gut microbes, not all types of fiber are created equal

by Washington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that beneficial gut microbes thrive when fed specific fiber types. The rese

Updated on:June 25,2024

Study shows that antibiotic-resistant microbes in the gut make C. difficile more infectious

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positive

Updated on: April 20,2024

Study shows that antibiotic-resistant microbes in the gut make C. difficile more infectious

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positive

Updated on:April 20,2024

Consumer Health: Who is at risk for inflammatory bowel disease?

by Laurel KellyMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers estimate that more than half a mill

Updated on: May 09,2024

Consumer Health: Who is at risk for inflammatory bowel disease?

by Laurel KellyMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers estimate that more than half a mill

Updated on:May 09,2024

Researchers examine how microbes in the gut process the plant-based, sulfur-containing sugar sulfoquinovose

by University of KonstanzGut section with fluorescently labelled bacteria. Credit: Huimin YeAn international team of scientists led by microbiologists Professor Alexander Loy from the University

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers examine how microbes in the gut process the plant-based, sulfur-containing sugar sulfoquinovose

by University of KonstanzGut section with fluorescently labelled bacteria. Credit: Huimin YeAn international team of scientists led by microbiologists Professor Alexander Loy from the University

Updated on:April 03,2024

Multiple tumors without kinship occur simultaneously in the small intestine in neuroendocrine cancer

by University of GothenburgFig. 1: Whole genome sequencing of 11 primary tumors and metastases from a single SI-NET patient supports independent clonal evolution. a Section of the small intestine

Updated on: May 23,2024

Multiple tumors without kinship occur simultaneously in the small intestine in neuroendocrine cancer

by University of GothenburgFig. 1: Whole genome sequencing of 11 primary tumors and metastases from a single SI-NET patient supports independent clonal evolution. a Section of the small intestine

Updated on:May 23,2024

Research reveals a molecule that may help slow aging while on a restricted diet

Research reveals a molecule that may help slow aging while on a restricted dietby Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSchematic diagram showing that the v-ATPase serves as a common entry into the lysosomal AMPK

Updated on: January 19,2025

Research reveals a molecule that may help slow aging while on a restricted diet

Research reveals a molecule that may help slow aging while on a restricted dietby Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSchematic diagram showing that the v-ATPase serves as a common entry into the lysosomal AMPK

Updated on:January 19,2025

Revisional-RYGB examined for GERD and weight-loss failure

by Elana GotkineFollowing sleeve gastrectomy (SG), revisional Roux-Y-gastric-bypass (RYGB) is beneficial for remission of reflux symptoms and extra weight loss, according to a study published online A

Updated on: April 24,2024

Revisional-RYGB examined for GERD and weight-loss failure

by Elana GotkineFollowing sleeve gastrectomy (SG), revisional Roux-Y-gastric-bypass (RYGB) is beneficial for remission of reflux symptoms and extra weight loss, according to a study published online A

Updated on:April 24,2024

Novel PET radiotracer facilitates early, noninvasive detection of inflammatory bowel disease

bySociety of Nuclear MedicineIL12/23p40 immuno-PET/CT imaging of healthy and DSS-treated mice. Representative maximum-intensity projection images of healthy (left) and DSS-treated (right) mice a

Updated on: January 24,2024

Novel PET radiotracer facilitates early, noninvasive detection of inflammatory bowel disease

bySociety of Nuclear MedicineIL12/23p40 immuno-PET/CT imaging of healthy and DSS-treated mice. Representative maximum-intensity projection images of healthy (left) and DSS-treated (right) mice a

Updated on:January 24,2024

New device invented on an attic sewing machine will improve lives of those with stoma bags

by Heriot-Watt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new device invented on an attic sewing machine is set to revolutionize the lives of thousands living with stoma bags as well as saving the NHS

Updated on: March 26,2024

New device invented on an attic sewing machine will improve lives of those with stoma bags

by Heriot-Watt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new device invented on an attic sewing machine is set to revolutionize the lives of thousands living with stoma bags as well as saving the NHS

Updated on:March 26,2024

Gut microbiota-derived 7-DHC found to ameliorate circadian rhythm disorders and inflammatory bowel disease

Gut microbiota-derived 7-DHC found to ameliorate circadian rhythm disorders and inflammatory bowel diseaseby Higher Education Press7-DHC alleviated experimental colitis with circadian disruption. Cred

Updated on: January 24,2024

Gut microbiota-derived 7-DHC found to ameliorate circadian rhythm disorders and inflammatory bowel disease

Gut microbiota-derived 7-DHC found to ameliorate circadian rhythm disorders and inflammatory bowel diseaseby Higher Education Press7-DHC alleviated experimental colitis with circadian disruption. Cred

Updated on:January 24,2024

In IBS patients, cognitive behavioral therapy modulates brain-gut microbiome and helps relieve symptoms

by Dirk Hoffman,University at BuffaloClassifiers derived from baseline fecal microbiota profiles outperformed those based on clinical/demographic and neuroimaging data to predict CBT response. A

Updated on: March 26,2024

In IBS patients, cognitive behavioral therapy modulates brain-gut microbiome and helps relieve symptoms

by Dirk Hoffman,University at BuffaloClassifiers derived from baseline fecal microbiota profiles outperformed those based on clinical/demographic and neuroimaging data to predict CBT response. A

Updated on:March 26,2024

Cancer vaccine improves outcomes in Lynch syndrome model

by Jim Schnabel,Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new strategy for developing vaccines against cancer showed promise in a proof-of-concept study led by scientists at Weill Cor

Updated on: February 21,2024

Cancer vaccine improves outcomes in Lynch syndrome model

by Jim Schnabel,Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new strategy for developing vaccines against cancer showed promise in a proof-of-concept study led by scientists at Weill Cor

Updated on:February 21,2024