Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids—using flatulence

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.005It turns out flatulence can serve a purpose beyond being uncomfortable or funny: Gas rele

Updated on: May 30,2024

Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids—using flatulence

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.005It turns out flatulence can serve a purpose beyond being uncomfortable or funny: Gas rele

Updated on:May 30,2024

Researchers propose new method for large-scale data integration and biomarker identification

by Li Yuan,Chinese Academy of SciencesBatch effects and challenges in meta-analysis of the gut microbiota. a, Common challenges in the integration of multiple datasets. b, Principal coordinates

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers propose new method for large-scale data integration and biomarker identification

by Li Yuan,Chinese Academy of SciencesBatch effects and challenges in meta-analysis of the gut microbiota. a, Common challenges in the integration of multiple datasets. b, Principal coordinates

Updated on:April 03,2024

Cholestenone shows antibiotic properties against H. pylori

by Shinshu UniversityEffect of sterols on Helicobacter pylori growth and morphology. Credit: © 2021, Jun Nakayama, Shinshu UniversityHelicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a gram-negative pathogen that has

Updated on: June 28,2024

Cholestenone shows antibiotic properties against H. pylori

by Shinshu UniversityEffect of sterols on Helicobacter pylori growth and morphology. Credit: © 2021, Jun Nakayama, Shinshu UniversityHelicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a gram-negative pathogen that has

Updated on:June 28,2024

Belonging while battling bowel disease

by Sonya Goins, Mayo Clinic News NetworkHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaDealing with chronic conditions like Crohn&#3

Updated on: July 17,2024

Belonging while battling bowel disease

by Sonya Goins, Mayo Clinic News NetworkHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaDealing with chronic conditions like Crohn&#3

Updated on:July 17,2024

Unsaturated fats can help control damaging bouts of inflammation in colitis

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn overly robust immune response to usually harmless germs has been linked to colitis, a potentially severe inflammation of the c

Updated on: March 20,2024

Unsaturated fats can help control damaging bouts of inflammation in colitis

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn overly robust immune response to usually harmless germs has been linked to colitis, a potentially severe inflammation of the c

Updated on:March 20,2024

Scientists explore the intestinal 'neighborhood' at single-cell resolution

by Stanford University Medical CenterThese images are produced using advanced imaging techniques that enable us to study the cells found in the human intestine. By utilizing a combination of micr

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists explore the intestinal 'neighborhood' at single-cell resolution

by Stanford University Medical CenterThese images are produced using advanced imaging techniques that enable us to study the cells found in the human intestine. By utilizing a combination of micr

Updated on:June 03,2024

Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia

by Elana GotkineAdding a cup of beans to the usual diet enhances the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer, according to a study published i

Updated on: January 24,2024

Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia

by Elana GotkineAdding a cup of beans to the usual diet enhances the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer, according to a study published i

Updated on:January 24,2024

Study reveals how triclosan, likely found in toothpaste, is triggered to harm the gut

by University of North Carolina at Chapel HillCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted in mice demonstrates precisely howtriclosan, an antimicrobial found in toothpaste, toys

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study reveals how triclosan, likely found in toothpaste, is triggered to harm the gut

by University of North Carolina at Chapel HillCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted in mice demonstrates precisely howtriclosan, an antimicrobial found in toothpaste, toys

Updated on:April 11,2024

FDA issues warning on dangers of probiotic products for preemie babies

by Cara MurezFederal regulators have sent warning letters to two companies for illegally selling probiotic products for use in preterm infants.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also sent a letter

Updated on: January 24,2024

FDA issues warning on dangers of probiotic products for preemie babies

by Cara MurezFederal regulators have sent warning letters to two companies for illegally selling probiotic products for use in preterm infants.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also sent a letter

Updated on:January 24,2024

Using the microbiome to promote muscle growth in muscle loss conditions such as ageing and cancer

by The Physiological SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf further research can identify the substances that the bacteria of the gut are making to help muscles grow following exercise, we mi

Updated on: March 26,2024

Using the microbiome to promote muscle growth in muscle loss conditions such as ageing and cancer

by The Physiological SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf further research can identify the substances that the bacteria of the gut are making to help muscles grow following exercise, we mi

Updated on:March 26,2024

New guidelines address treatment of anorectal abscess, anal fistula, and rectovaginal fistula

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons has issued updated guidelines for physicians, published inDiseases of the Colon &a

Updated on: April 24,2024

New guidelines address treatment of anorectal abscess, anal fistula, and rectovaginal fistula

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons has issued updated guidelines for physicians, published inDiseases of the Colon &a

Updated on:April 24,2024

Bloating common issue among Americans, study reports

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.10.031Nearly 1 in 7 Americans experience bloating on a

Updated on: April 23,2024

Bloating common issue among Americans, study reports

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.10.031Nearly 1 in 7 Americans experience bloating on a

Updated on:April 23,2024