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Youth binge drinking linked to gut microbiome changes

Youth binge drinking linked to gut microbiome changes

by University College CorkStudy design and outline. Young binge and non-binge drinkers (N=71) aged 18–25 were recruited. The study comprised three sessions, stool, blood and saliva sa

Youth binge drinking linked to gut microbiome changes

by University College CorkStudy design and outline. Young binge and non-binge drinkers (N=71) aged 18–25 were recruited. The study comprised three sessions, stool, blood and saliva sa
'Organs-on-a-chip' system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological diseases

'Organs-on-a-chip' system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological diseases

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers have developed an "organs-on-a-chip" system that replicates interactions between the brain, liver, and colon. Credit: Martin Trap

'Organs-on-a-chip' system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological diseases

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers have developed an "organs-on-a-chip" system that replicates interactions between the brain, liver, and colon. Credit: Martin Trap
Study examines leaky gut syndrome

Study examines leaky gut syndrome

by Ryan Randall,Florida Institute of TechnologyObese microbiota is causal to instigate elevated gut permeability, inflammation and metabolic dysregulation. (A, B) Mice receiving FMT from both db

Study examines leaky gut syndrome

by Ryan Randall,Florida Institute of TechnologyObese microbiota is causal to instigate elevated gut permeability, inflammation and metabolic dysregulation. (A, B) Mice receiving FMT from both db
Study shows how the intestine's nervous system affects gut microbes

Study shows how the intestine's nervous system affects gut microbes

by University of OregonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSometimes, a gut feeling is literal.Nerves in the intestines help regulate the gut's acidity, new research from the University of Oregon shows.

Study shows how the intestine's nervous system affects gut microbes

by University of OregonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSometimes, a gut feeling is literal.Nerves in the intestines help regulate the gut's acidity, new research from the University of Oregon shows.
What is 'fried rice syndrome'? A microbiologist explains this type of food poisoning—and how to avoid it

What is 'fried rice syndrome'? A microbiologist explains this type of food poisoning—and how to avoid it

by Enzo Palombo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA condition dubbed "fried rice syndrome" has caused some panic online in recent days, after the case of a 20-year-old w

What is 'fried rice syndrome'? A microbiologist explains this type of food poisoning—and how to avoid it

by Enzo Palombo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA condition dubbed "fried rice syndrome" has caused some panic online in recent days, after the case of a 20-year-old w
CRP can help assess severity of acute ulcerative colitis

CRP can help assess severity of acute ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—A C-reactive protein (CRP) cutoff is a sensitive and practical alternative to erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) as a criterion to help determine ulcerative colitis (UC) activity, accord

CRP can help assess severity of acute ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—A C-reactive protein (CRP) cutoff is a sensitive and practical alternative to erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) as a criterion to help determine ulcerative colitis (UC) activity, accord
Researchers identify abrupt epigenetic aging of the colon

Researchers identify abrupt epigenetic aging of the colon

by Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI)Pie charts with the cytosine proportion in the particular cluster to all aDMR cytosines; DNA methylation trajectories during aging as Z-sco

Researchers identify abrupt epigenetic aging of the colon

by Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI)Pie charts with the cytosine proportion in the particular cluster to all aDMR cytosines; DNA methylation trajectories during aging as Z-sco
Interleukin-22 study provides better understanding of immune responses in inflammatory bowel and lung disease

Interleukin-22 study provides better understanding of immune responses in inflammatory bowel and lung disease

by MaterCredit:Journal of Experimental Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1084/jem.20230106An immune factor released by white blood cells during infection or inflammation works to suppress the body&#

Interleukin-22 study provides better understanding of immune responses in inflammatory bowel and lung disease

by MaterCredit:Journal of Experimental Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1084/jem.20230106An immune factor released by white blood cells during infection or inflammation works to suppress the body&#
Crohn's discovery could lead to better treatments for devastating condition

Crohn's discovery could lead to better treatments for devastating condition

byUniversity of VirginiaDecreased epithelial detachment in biopsy samples of patients with Crohn's disease compared with controls (**p = 0.006). Credit:Scientific Reports(2024).

Crohn's discovery could lead to better treatments for devastating condition

byUniversity of VirginiaDecreased epithelial detachment in biopsy samples of patients with Crohn's disease compared with controls (**p = 0.006). Credit:Scientific Reports(2024).
Botox found to improve chronic nausea and vomiting in children with disorder of gut-brain interaction

Botox found to improve chronic nausea and vomiting in children with disorder of gut-brain interaction

Botox found to improve chronic nausea and vomiting in children with disorder of gut-brain interactionbyAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Dom

Botox found to improve chronic nausea and vomiting in children with disorder of gut-brain interaction

Botox found to improve chronic nausea and vomiting in children with disorder of gut-brain interactionbyAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Dom
The weird and wonderful things lost then found inside the human body

The weird and wonderful things lost then found inside the human body

The weird and wonderful things lost then found inside the human bodyby Adam Taylor,The ConversationA dead but fully intact fly inside a man’s transverse colon. Credit:Official journal of t

The weird and wonderful things lost then found inside the human body

The weird and wonderful things lost then found inside the human bodyby Adam Taylor,The ConversationA dead but fully intact fly inside a man’s transverse colon. Credit:Official journal of t
A new remedy for celiac disease

A new remedy for celiac disease

by Vienna University of TechnologyOnly the part of the antibody (left) that binds to gluten is needed to create a product, which does not trigger an immune response. Credit: Vienna University of

A new remedy for celiac disease

by Vienna University of TechnologyOnly the part of the antibody (left) that binds to gluten is needed to create a product, which does not trigger an immune response. Credit: Vienna University of