Differences in gut microbiome linked to risk of death in COVID-19 patients with respiratory failure

by Matt Wood,University of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn early 2020, Bhakti Patel, MD, a pulmonary and critical care specialist at the University of Chicago Medicine, and Matthew St

Updated on: March 26,2024

Differences in gut microbiome linked to risk of death in COVID-19 patients with respiratory failure

by Matt Wood,University of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn early 2020, Bhakti Patel, MD, a pulmonary and critical care specialist at the University of Chicago Medicine, and Matthew St

Updated on:March 26,2024

The importance of research that links autism and the gut

by Elisa Hill, Ashley Franks and Sonja McKeown,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany people will associate autism with traits including atypical social interactions, repetitive behavior

Updated on: June 08,2024

The importance of research that links autism and the gut

by Elisa Hill, Ashley Franks and Sonja McKeown,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany people will associate autism with traits including atypical social interactions, repetitive behavior

Updated on:June 08,2024

Investigating the human intestinal mucus barrier up-close and personal

by Harvard UniversityImmunofluorescence microscopic image of a cross section of the Colon Chip shows differentiated Goblet cells with mucus-containing granules (magenta), nuclei that are position

Updated on: June 06,2024

Investigating the human intestinal mucus barrier up-close and personal

by Harvard UniversityImmunofluorescence microscopic image of a cross section of the Colon Chip shows differentiated Goblet cells with mucus-containing granules (magenta), nuclei that are position

Updated on:June 06,2024

Consuming prunes may improve the gut microbiome in postmenopausal women

by The California Prune BoardCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research published in the journalFood & Functionindicates that daily prune consumption may improve the gut fecal micro

Updated on: May 23,2024

Consuming prunes may improve the gut microbiome in postmenopausal women

by The California Prune BoardCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research published in the journalFood & Functionindicates that daily prune consumption may improve the gut fecal micro

Updated on:May 23,2024

Waking up to the hidden struggles of inflammatory bowel diseases

byFlinders UniversityLatent profiles of determinants of fatigue. Credit:BMC Gastroenterology(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s12876-024-03239-2Helping people with inflammatory bowel diseases to

Updated on: September 02,2024

Waking up to the hidden struggles of inflammatory bowel diseases

byFlinders UniversityLatent profiles of determinants of fatigue. Credit:BMC Gastroenterology(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s12876-024-03239-2Helping people with inflammatory bowel diseases to

Updated on:September 02,2024

Presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting

Presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meetingby Beth GilbertTheannual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterologywas held from Oct. 20 to 25 in Vancouv

Updated on: January 24,2024

Presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting

Presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meetingby Beth GilbertTheannual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterologywas held from Oct. 20 to 25 in Vancouv

Updated on:January 24,2024

E. coli bacteria found to exploit Crohn's disease inflammation

by Cornell UniversityEscherichia coli. Credit: Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIAID, NIHA multi-year study of the role of E. coligut bacteria in Crohn's disease finds that intestinal infl

Updated on: June 28,2024

E. coli bacteria found to exploit Crohn's disease inflammation

by Cornell UniversityEscherichia coli. Credit: Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIAID, NIHA multi-year study of the role of E. coligut bacteria in Crohn's disease finds that intestinal infl

Updated on:June 28,2024

How gut microbes help alleviate constipation

How gut microbes help alleviate constipationbyCell PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified the genes in the probiotic Bifidobacteria longum responsible for improving gut motilit

Updated on: January 24,2024

How gut microbes help alleviate constipation

How gut microbes help alleviate constipationbyCell PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified the genes in the probiotic Bifidobacteria longum responsible for improving gut motilit

Updated on:January 24,2024

Revealing the logic of the body's 'second brain'

by Matt Davenport,Michigan State UniversityA network of glial cells, the logic gates of the gut’s nervous system, are seen in this micrograph. The cells — the dark orbs enveloped in gray — have

Updated on: June 08,2024

Revealing the logic of the body's 'second brain'

by Matt Davenport,Michigan State UniversityA network of glial cells, the logic gates of the gut’s nervous system, are seen in this micrograph. The cells — the dark orbs enveloped in gray — have

Updated on:June 08,2024

An important step toward next-generation probiotics

by University of GothenburgCo-isolation and cross-feeding ofF. prausnitziiandD. pigerin vitro.a, Co-culture ofF. prausnitziiDSM 32186 andD. piger&n

Updated on: May 29,2024

An important step toward next-generation probiotics

by University of GothenburgCo-isolation and cross-feeding ofF. prausnitziiandD. pigerin vitro.a, Co-culture ofF. prausnitziiDSM 32186 andD. piger&n

Updated on:May 29,2024

Colorectal cancer screening should start at age 45 years

(HealthDay)—Average-risk colorectal cancer (CRC) screening should start at age 45 years, according to U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer recommendations published online Nov. 15 in&nbs

Updated on: June 06,2024

Colorectal cancer screening should start at age 45 years

(HealthDay)—Average-risk colorectal cancer (CRC) screening should start at age 45 years, according to U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer recommendations published online Nov. 15 in&nbs

Updated on:June 06,2024

AI can predict certain forms of esophageal and stomach cancer

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the United States and other western countries, a form of esophageal and stomach cancer has risen dramatically over the last five decades. Rate

Updated on: May 26,2024

AI can predict certain forms of esophageal and stomach cancer

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the United States and other western countries, a form of esophageal and stomach cancer has risen dramatically over the last five decades. Rate

Updated on:May 26,2024