Restoring gut microbes missing in early life dysbiosis can reduce risk of colitis in mice

by University of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study at the University of Chicago has determined that restoring a single microbial species—Bacteroides sp. CL1-UC (Bc)—to th

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Restoring gut microbes missing in early life dysbiosis can reduce risk of colitis in mice

by University of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study at the University of Chicago has determined that restoring a single microbial species—Bacteroides sp. CL1-UC (Bc)—to th

Updated on:June 12,2024 7

Accelerated biological aging may cause bowel cancer

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have shown how accelerated biological aging measured by an epigenetic clock may increase the risk of bowel cancer, according to

Updated on: June 12,2024 5

Accelerated biological aging may cause bowel cancer

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have shown how accelerated biological aging measured by an epigenetic clock may increase the risk of bowel cancer, according to

Updated on:June 12,2024 5

Genetic study sheds light on why people get hemorrhoids

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainHemorrhoids, also called piles, affect a large portion of the population, for reasons that have mostly remained unknown.Now an international study whi

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Genetic study sheds light on why people get hemorrhoids

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainHemorrhoids, also called piles, affect a large portion of the population, for reasons that have mostly remained unknown.Now an international study whi

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Genomic analysis suggests silent carriers play a role in C. diff infection

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recalcitrant and dangerous intestinal bacterium, Clostridioides difficile causes some half a million infections in the United States ea

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Genomic analysis suggests silent carriers play a role in C. diff infection

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recalcitrant and dangerous intestinal bacterium, Clostridioides difficile causes some half a million infections in the United States ea

Updated on:June 12,2024 5

Processed foods highly correlated with obesity epidemic in the US

by George Washington UniversityLeigh Frame. Credit: George Washington UniversityAs food consumed in the U.S. becomes more and more processed, obesity may become more prevalent. Through reviewing

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Processed foods highly correlated with obesity epidemic in the US

by George Washington UniversityLeigh Frame. Credit: George Washington UniversityAs food consumed in the U.S. becomes more and more processed, obesity may become more prevalent. Through reviewing

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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

Dieting and its effect on the gut microbiome

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinColorized scanning electron microscope image of the gut bacterium Clostridioides difficile. Credit: CDC | Janice CarrResearchers from Charité–Universitätsme

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Dieting and its effect on the gut microbiome

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinColorized scanning electron microscope image of the gut bacterium Clostridioides difficile. Credit: CDC | Janice CarrResearchers from Charité–Universitätsme

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An innovative approach to classify metastases in patients with colorectal cancer

by Chandrika Abburi,University of Chicago Medical CenterCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthOnce cancer spreads to different parts of the body (known as metast

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An innovative approach to classify metastases in patients with colorectal cancer

by Chandrika Abburi,University of Chicago Medical CenterCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthOnce cancer spreads to different parts of the body (known as metast

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Lower bacterial diversity is associated with irritable bowel syndrome

by American Society for MicrobiologyRelative abundance of bacterial taxa in the stool samples obtained from irritable bowel syndrome patients and healthy controls. Four box plots are shown, repre

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Lower bacterial diversity is associated with irritable bowel syndrome

by American Society for MicrobiologyRelative abundance of bacterial taxa in the stool samples obtained from irritable bowel syndrome patients and healthy controls. Four box plots are shown, repre

Updated on:June 08,2024 4

Additional biopsies after colorectal cancer biopsy not tied to metachronous colorectal cancer

There is no significant association between metachronous cancer and biopsy of nontumor sites after biopsy of a primary colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online May 26 inCli

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Additional biopsies after colorectal cancer biopsy not tied to metachronous colorectal cancer

There is no significant association between metachronous cancer and biopsy of nontumor sites after biopsy of a primary colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online May 26 inCli

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A healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people

by University of CalgaryIntestinal dysbiosis with progressive Enterobacteriaceae enrichment in critical illness is associated with nosocomial infections.a, Taxonomic composition by relative abun

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A healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people

by University of CalgaryIntestinal dysbiosis with progressive Enterobacteriaceae enrichment in critical illness is associated with nosocomial infections.a, Taxonomic composition by relative abun

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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

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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 4