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Gut bacteria linked to fatty deposits in heart arteries

Gut bacteria linked to fatty deposits in heart arteries

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a major Swedish study, researchers have discovered a link between the levels of certain bacteria living in the gut and coronary atheroscle

Gut bacteria linked to fatty deposits in heart arteries

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a major Swedish study, researchers have discovered a link between the levels of certain bacteria living in the gut and coronary atheroscle
Key immune cells maintain healthy gut bacteria to protect against colorectal cancer

Key immune cells maintain healthy gut bacteria to protect against colorectal cancer

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeArtistic rendering of a tumor growing within a colon, resulting in local alterations of resident microbiota. Credit: Sarah Field SonnenbergAn immune cell subset ca

Key immune cells maintain healthy gut bacteria to protect against colorectal cancer

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeArtistic rendering of a tumor growing within a colon, resulting in local alterations of resident microbiota. Credit: Sarah Field SonnenbergAn immune cell subset ca
Rare human intestinal disorder is due to reduction in protein synthesis

Rare human intestinal disorder is due to reduction in protein synthesis

by Public Library of SciencePhenotypic analysis of Mycn mutants. Morphology of the whole intestine visualized via HE staining for the WT and mycn mutant embryo sections at 4 dpf. Black arrows ind

Rare human intestinal disorder is due to reduction in protein synthesis

by Public Library of SciencePhenotypic analysis of Mycn mutants. Morphology of the whole intestine visualized via HE staining for the WT and mycn mutant embryo sections at 4 dpf. Black arrows ind
Could more coffee bring a healthier microbiome?

Could more coffee bring a healthier microbiome?

by Elizabeth Heubeck, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Debating whether or not you should have that second cup of coffee?New research that links caffeine consumption to a healthy gutmicrobiome—the

Could more coffee bring a healthier microbiome?

by Elizabeth Heubeck, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Debating whether or not you should have that second cup of coffee?New research that links caffeine consumption to a healthy gutmicrobiome—the
Acetaldehyde dehydrogenases in liver zonation and liver cancer

Acetaldehyde dehydrogenases in liver zonation and liver cancer

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.(a) A cartoon showing the hepatic architecture with layers of hepatic cords, central veins (CV), and portal triads (PT) that contain portal veins, hepatic arteries, and

Acetaldehyde dehydrogenases in liver zonation and liver cancer

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.(a) A cartoon showing the hepatic architecture with layers of hepatic cords, central veins (CV), and portal triads (PT) that contain portal veins, hepatic arteries, and
Eligible younger US adults less likely to meet colorectal cancer screening guidelines; face greater disparities

Eligible younger US adults less likely to meet colorectal cancer screening guidelines; face greater disparities

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYounger adults living in the U.S. are less likely to be screened for colorectal cancer than older U.S. adul

Eligible younger US adults less likely to meet colorectal cancer screening guidelines; face greater disparities

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYounger adults living in the U.S. are less likely to be screened for colorectal cancer than older U.S. adul
Using physiology to predict treatment response in eosinophilic esophagitis

Using physiology to predict treatment response in eosinophilic esophagitis

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit:Gastroenterology(2023). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2023.05.031Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified and characterized clinical ou

Using physiology to predict treatment response in eosinophilic esophagitis

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit:Gastroenterology(2023). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2023.05.031Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified and characterized clinical ou
Protein variant identified that renders chemotherapy ineffective in gastric cancer

Protein variant identified that renders chemotherapy ineffective in gastric cancer

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new protein variant underlies the ability of gastric cancers to resist an otherwise effective family of chemotherapy drugs, according to

Protein variant identified that renders chemotherapy ineffective in gastric cancer

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new protein variant underlies the ability of gastric cancers to resist an otherwise effective family of chemotherapy drugs, according to
Three non-invasive methods used to predict who has NASH agree only about 20% of the time

Three non-invasive methods used to predict who has NASH agree only about 20% of the time

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers and clinicians have been trying to find a way to diagnose nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) without taking a liver tissue biopsy, bu

Three non-invasive methods used to predict who has NASH agree only about 20% of the time

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers and clinicians have been trying to find a way to diagnose nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) without taking a liver tissue biopsy, bu
Fecal transplant throws new light on inflammatory bowel disease

Fecal transplant throws new light on inflammatory bowel disease

by University of GroningenHow the adoptive transfer of altered gut microbiota is sufficient to disrupt/restore intestinal tissue homeostasis. Credit: Markus Schwalbe and Sahar El Aidy, University

Fecal transplant throws new light on inflammatory bowel disease

by University of GroningenHow the adoptive transfer of altered gut microbiota is sufficient to disrupt/restore intestinal tissue homeostasis. Credit: Markus Schwalbe and Sahar El Aidy, University
Training the gut's immune system to combat detrimental effects of emulsifiers in process ed food

Training the gut's immune system to combat detrimental effects of emulsifiers in process ed food

by Public Library of ScienceResearchers investigate how the intestinal microbiota can be an efficient way to prevent various chronic inflammatory conditions. Credit: Gaël Kazaz, Institut Cochin 2

Training the gut's immune system to combat detrimental effects of emulsifiers in process ed food

by Public Library of ScienceResearchers investigate how the intestinal microbiota can be an efficient way to prevent various chronic inflammatory conditions. Credit: Gaël Kazaz, Institut Cochin 2
Increased flatulence from eating plant-based diet found to indicate healthier gut microbiome

Increased flatulence from eating plant-based diet found to indicate healthier gut microbiome

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions across Spain has found that the increase in flatulence experienced by people switchin

Increased flatulence from eating plant-based diet found to indicate healthier gut microbiome

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions across Spain has found that the increase in flatulence experienced by people switchin