Of mice and men and their different tolerance to pathogens

by Harvard UniversityThis cross section of a mouse Colon Chip shows the actin cytoskeleton of epithelial cells in magenta, the overlying mucus in yellow, and the cells' nuclei in blue. The te

Updated on: June 01,2024 7

Of mice and men and their different tolerance to pathogens

by Harvard UniversityThis cross section of a mouse Colon Chip shows the actin cytoskeleton of epithelial cells in magenta, the overlying mucus in yellow, and the cells' nuclei in blue. The te

Updated on:June 01,2024 7

Giving billions of live bacteria to boost the gut health of premature babies

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoosting the milk of premature babies with healthy bacteria may have helped half the number of serious gut problems and infections, according

Updated on: May 19,2024 6

Giving billions of live bacteria to boost the gut health of premature babies

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoosting the milk of premature babies with healthy bacteria may have helped half the number of serious gut problems and infections, according

Updated on:May 19,2024 6

Social and economic hardships in childhood may alter gut bacteria in Hispanic adults

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthExperiencing

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Social and economic hardships in childhood may alter gut bacteria in Hispanic adults

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthExperiencing

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Fungi in gut linked to higher Alzheimer's risk can be reduced through ketogenic diet

by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpecific fungi in the gut associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease and found in people with mild cognitive

Updated on: May 19,2024 3

Fungi in gut linked to higher Alzheimer's risk can be reduced through ketogenic diet

by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpecific fungi in the gut associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease and found in people with mild cognitive

Updated on:May 19,2024 3

Study could clarify how microbes can exacerbate cognitive decline

by Stuart Wolpert,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecent research has found that changes in the gut microbiota—the trillions of bacteria and other microbes

Updated on: March 13,2024 19

Study could clarify how microbes can exacerbate cognitive decline

by Stuart Wolpert,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecent research has found that changes in the gut microbiota—the trillions of bacteria and other microbes

Updated on:March 13,2024 19

Most adults overdue for colorectal cancer screening report not receiving a clinician recommendation

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost adults overdue for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening report that they did not receive a screening recommendation from their

Updated on: June 28,2024 4

Most adults overdue for colorectal cancer screening report not receiving a clinician recommendation

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost adults overdue for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening report that they did not receive a screening recommendation from their

Updated on:June 28,2024 4

Mediterranean diet promotes gut bacteria linked to 'healthy ageing' in older people

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainEating a Mediterranean diet for a year boosts the types of gut bacteria linked to 'healthy' ageing, while reducing those associated with

Updated on: June 28,2024 5

Mediterranean diet promotes gut bacteria linked to 'healthy ageing' in older people

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainEating a Mediterranean diet for a year boosts the types of gut bacteria linked to 'healthy' ageing, while reducing those associated with

Updated on:June 28,2024 5

Researchers discover new drug target for inflammatory bowel disease

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterColonoscopic image of mice lacking the Pak2 gene showing severe colon inflammation. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical centerA set of interacting molecules in immune

Updated on: April 07,2024 20

Researchers discover new drug target for inflammatory bowel disease

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterColonoscopic image of mice lacking the Pak2 gene showing severe colon inflammation. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical centerA set of interacting molecules in immune

Updated on:April 07,2024 20

Researchers find connection between household chemicals and gut microbiome

by Washington State UniversityCourtney Gardner, assistant professor in the Washington State University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is lead author on the paper, which she co

Updated on: April 09,2024 13

Researchers find connection between household chemicals and gut microbiome

by Washington State UniversityCourtney Gardner, assistant professor in the Washington State University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is lead author on the paper, which she co

Updated on:April 09,2024 13

Shift work tied to higher risk for reflux esophagitis

by Lori SolomonShift work was significantly associated with the incidence of reflux esophagitis, according to a study published online Feb. 13 inScientific Reports.Min‑Woo Nam, from Sungkyunkwan

Updated on: May 29,2024 8

Shift work tied to higher risk for reflux esophagitis

by Lori SolomonShift work was significantly associated with the incidence of reflux esophagitis, according to a study published online Feb. 13 inScientific Reports.Min‑Woo Nam, from Sungkyunkwan

Updated on:May 29,2024 8

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

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

Interleukin-11 found to ameliorate acute colitis in mice

by Toho UniversityIn an undamaged large intestine, IL-11-producing cells (Yellow) are not seen. However, in the damaged area, IL-11-producing fibroblasts appear. Credit: Takashi NishinaInterleukin (IL

Updated on: June 22,2024 5

Interleukin-11 found to ameliorate acute colitis in mice

by Toho UniversityIn an undamaged large intestine, IL-11-producing cells (Yellow) are not seen. However, in the damaged area, IL-11-producing fibroblasts appear. Credit: Takashi NishinaInterleukin (IL

Updated on:June 22,2024 5