Giant spider provides promise of pain relief for irritable bowel syndrome

by University of QueenslandTwo pain blocking peptides were found in the spider venom. Credit: University of QueenslandMolecules from the venom of one of the world's largest spiders could help

Updated on: June 06,2024

Giant spider provides promise of pain relief for irritable bowel syndrome

by University of QueenslandTwo pain blocking peptides were found in the spider venom. Credit: University of QueenslandMolecules from the venom of one of the world's largest spiders could help

Updated on:June 06,2024

'Good' bacteria show promise for clinical treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inNature Communicationsdemonstrates that a consortium of bacteria designed to complement miss

Updated on: March 26,2024

'Good' bacteria show promise for clinical treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inNature Communicationsdemonstrates that a consortium of bacteria designed to complement miss

Updated on:March 26,2024

Could a high-fiber diet improve cancer immunotherapy performance?

Could a high-fiber diet improve cancer immunotherapy performance?by Susanne Pallo,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Foodie Factor from PexelsIt's no secret that a high-fiber diet

Updated on: January 24,2024

Could a high-fiber diet improve cancer immunotherapy performance?

Could a high-fiber diet improve cancer immunotherapy performance?by Susanne Pallo,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Foodie Factor from PexelsIt's no secret that a high-fiber diet

Updated on:January 24,2024

Body temperature identified as a major risk factor for gut issues during exercise in hot weather

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAustralians playing sports or working in physical jobs for extended periods in hot weather or environments risk gut damage and blood poisonin

Updated on: March 25,2024

Body temperature identified as a major risk factor for gut issues during exercise in hot weather

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAustralians playing sports or working in physical jobs for extended periods in hot weather or environments risk gut damage and blood poisonin

Updated on:March 25,2024

First detailed description of Helicobacter-infected individuals

by Karolinska InstitutetGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.161042The first detailed description of the microbiota and immune cells among asymptomat

Updated on: May 21,2024

First detailed description of Helicobacter-infected individuals

by Karolinska InstitutetGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.161042The first detailed description of the microbiota and immune cells among asymptomat

Updated on:May 21,2024

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

Updated on: May 14,2024

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

Updated on:May 14,2024

Visceral surgery: Gut bacteria aggravate adhesions after abdominal surgery

by Inselspital, Bern University HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA multidisciplinary international research team led by Prof. Daniel Candinas and Prof. Deborah Stroka at Inselspital and the Un

Updated on: May 28,2024

Visceral surgery: Gut bacteria aggravate adhesions after abdominal surgery

by Inselspital, Bern University HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA multidisciplinary international research team led by Prof. Daniel Candinas and Prof. Deborah Stroka at Inselspital and the Un

Updated on:May 28,2024

Another secret of fibromyalgia discovered in microbiome

by McGill University Health CentreCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAffecting up to four percent of the population and mostly women, fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes pain, fatigue and cognit

Updated on: March 26,2024

Another secret of fibromyalgia discovered in microbiome

by McGill University Health CentreCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAffecting up to four percent of the population and mostly women, fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes pain, fatigue and cognit

Updated on:March 26,2024

Study affirms use of robotic approach in challenging gastric GIST resections

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare tumors of the gastrointestinal tract that start in the stomach or small in

Updated on: April 02,2024

Study affirms use of robotic approach in challenging gastric GIST resections

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare tumors of the gastrointestinal tract that start in the stomach or small in

Updated on:April 02,2024

Colorectal cancer surgery: Modifying gut microbiota could reduce postoperative complications

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a promising study, Canadian researchers have shown for the first time in mice that modifying intestinal flora before surgery could red

Updated on: June 06,2024

Colorectal cancer surgery: Modifying gut microbiota could reduce postoperative complications

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a promising study, Canadian researchers have shown for the first time in mice that modifying intestinal flora before surgery could red

Updated on:June 06,2024

Got food cravings? What's living in your gut may be responsible

by Patrick Monahan,University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainEggs or yogurt, veggies or potato chips? We make decisions about what to eat every day, but those choices may not be fully our

Updated on: May 09,2024

Got food cravings? What's living in your gut may be responsible

by Patrick Monahan,University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainEggs or yogurt, veggies or potato chips? We make decisions about what to eat every day, but those choices may not be fully our

Updated on:May 09,2024

Gut immunity more developed before birth than previously thought

by University of PittsburghMicroscopic image showing the presence of memory T cells in the fetal small intestine (left) and large intestine (right). Credit: Cell Press/Konnikova LabMost biology t

Updated on: July 02,2024

Gut immunity more developed before birth than previously thought

by University of PittsburghMicroscopic image showing the presence of memory T cells in the fetal small intestine (left) and large intestine (right). Credit: Cell Press/Konnikova LabMost biology t

Updated on:July 02,2024