Shedding light on the complex flow dynamics within the small intestine

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyBy inflating and deflating the ABAs to deform the SI section, one can simulate the dynamic flows around the villi. At the same time, fluorescent microbeads can act

Updated on: June 08,2024 3

Shedding light on the complex flow dynamics within the small intestine

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyBy inflating and deflating the ABAs to deform the SI section, one can simulate the dynamic flows around the villi. At the same time, fluorescent microbeads can act

Updated on:June 08,2024 3

Evidence for the health benefits of consuming more live microbes

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSafe live microorganisms are found in a variety of foods we eat every day, from yogurt and other f

Updated on: May 23,2024 4

Evidence for the health benefits of consuming more live microbes

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSafe live microorganisms are found in a variety of foods we eat every day, from yogurt and other f

Updated on:May 23,2024 4

Quitting smoking could lead to major changes in gut bacteria

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking leads to major changes in intestinal bacteria, according to new research. But just what the changes mean will need further i

Updated on: June 06,2024 5

Quitting smoking could lead to major changes in gut bacteria

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking leads to major changes in intestinal bacteria, according to new research. But just what the changes mean will need further i

Updated on:June 06,2024 5

Developing a less invasive test for inflammatory bowel disease

by American Chemical SocietySymbolic representation of IgA1 and IgA2 glycosylation. The acronyms HYT, LSL, TPL, LAG(C/Y), and MAG(C/Y), which refer to the different glycopeptides, come from the f

Updated on: June 06,2024 6

Developing a less invasive test for inflammatory bowel disease

by American Chemical SocietySymbolic representation of IgA1 and IgA2 glycosylation. The acronyms HYT, LSL, TPL, LAG(C/Y), and MAG(C/Y), which refer to the different glycopeptides, come from the f

Updated on:June 06,2024 6

Scientists develop mRNA vaccine that protects mice against intestinal C. difficile bacteria

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressModel figure. (A) C. difficile toxins target the intestinal epithelium and cause severe pathology and gastrointestinal disease leading to morbidity and mortality. (B) When

Updated on: October 22,2024 0

Scientists develop mRNA vaccine that protects mice against intestinal C. difficile bacteria

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressModel figure. (A) C. difficile toxins target the intestinal epithelium and cause severe pathology and gastrointestinal disease leading to morbidity and mortality. (B) When

Updated on:October 22,2024 0

Scientists link genetic makeup of bacteria in the human gut to several human diseases

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe are truly never alone, not even within our own bodies. Human beings play host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other micr

Updated on: June 03,2024 3

Scientists link genetic makeup of bacteria in the human gut to several human diseases

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe are truly never alone, not even within our own bodies. Human beings play host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other micr

Updated on:June 03,2024 3

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 13

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 13

Transient and long-term disruption of gut microbes after antibiotics

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamSummarized WSS scores. The top 10 species that were abundant across all individuals (n = 36) from the three data sets (control and single antibi

Updated on: June 06,2024 3

Transient and long-term disruption of gut microbes after antibiotics

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamSummarized WSS scores. The top 10 species that were abundant across all individuals (n = 36) from the three data sets (control and single antibi

Updated on:June 06,2024 3

Changes in mouth bacteria after drinking beetroot juice may promote healthy aging

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function, according to a new stu

Updated on: March 28,2024 11

Changes in mouth bacteria after drinking beetroot juice may promote healthy aging

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function, according to a new stu

Updated on:March 28,2024 11

Researchers develop gut-restricted drug to treat inflammatory bowel disease

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineImages on the right are of normal human gut without IBD. Left side images show the dramatic increase of the GCPII protein in humans with IBD. Credit:

Updated on: April 07,2024 16

Researchers develop gut-restricted drug to treat inflammatory bowel disease

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineImages on the right are of normal human gut without IBD. Left side images show the dramatic increase of the GCPII protein in humans with IBD. Credit:

Updated on:April 07,2024 16

Using the gut-brain connection to impact brain health and disease

by Society for NeuroscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch on gut-brain communication via the immune system may help in the development of novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. The f

Updated on: May 29,2024 8

Using the gut-brain connection to impact brain health and disease

by Society for NeuroscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch on gut-brain communication via the immune system may help in the development of novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. The f

Updated on:May 29,2024 8

Molecules that reduce 'bad' gut bacteria reverse narrowing of arteries in animal study

by The Scripps Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at Scripps Research have developed molecules that can remodel the bacterial population of intestines to a healthier state and

Updated on: March 26,2024 15

Molecules that reduce 'bad' gut bacteria reverse narrowing of arteries in animal study

by The Scripps Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at Scripps Research have developed molecules that can remodel the bacterial population of intestines to a healthier state and

Updated on:March 26,2024 15