First clinical trial finds probiotic treatment with dead bacteria is better than placebo at alleviating symptoms of IBS

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainProbiotic bacteria that have been killed by heat can significantly improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) compared to placebo, and are not associated

Updated on: May 21,2024 3

First clinical trial finds probiotic treatment with dead bacteria is better than placebo at alleviating symptoms of IBS

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainProbiotic bacteria that have been killed by heat can significantly improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) compared to placebo, and are not associated

Updated on:May 21,2024 3

Silencing gut pain without pain killers

by Flinders UniversitySchematic diagram showing types of DRG-lesioned mice created in this study. Two major spinal afferent populations innervate the colon and rectum. They arise from the thoraco

Updated on: March 26,2024 11

Silencing gut pain without pain killers

by Flinders UniversitySchematic diagram showing types of DRG-lesioned mice created in this study. Two major spinal afferent populations innervate the colon and rectum. They arise from the thoraco

Updated on:March 26,2024 11

Aging and diet lead to proteome changes in the intestinal epithelium

by Fritz Lipmann InstituteAging has region-specific effects on the proteome of the intestinal epithelium and leads to age-related impairments in adaptation to nutrient availability. (Source: FLI / Ale

Updated on: May 21,2024 5

Aging and diet lead to proteome changes in the intestinal epithelium

by Fritz Lipmann InstituteAging has region-specific effects on the proteome of the intestinal epithelium and leads to age-related impairments in adaptation to nutrient availability. (Source: FLI / Ale

Updated on:May 21,2024 5

Study finds gut bacteria can make blood pressure medication less effective

by Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoDr. Tao Yang, an assistant professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, is the study’s first and lead author. Credit: University of ToledoA n

Updated on: April 20,2024 18

Study finds gut bacteria can make blood pressure medication less effective

by Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoDr. Tao Yang, an assistant professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, is the study’s first and lead author. Credit: University of ToledoA n

Updated on:April 20,2024 18

Study concludes Americans self-diagnose to adopt gluten-free diets

by Leslie Reed,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit: CC0 Public DomainAilments such as celiac disease and gluten sensitivity prevent an estimated one in 20 Americans from consuming gluten, the m

Updated on: April 20,2024 14

Study concludes Americans self-diagnose to adopt gluten-free diets

by Leslie Reed,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit: CC0 Public DomainAilments such as celiac disease and gluten sensitivity prevent an estimated one in 20 Americans from consuming gluten, the m

Updated on:April 20,2024 14

From grave to cradle: Collagen-induced gut cell reprogramming

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityA simplified presentation of epithelial plasticity showing how Collagen Type I initiates changes the epithelial identity. Credit: Center for Stem Cell and Regener

Updated on: July 02,2024 4

From grave to cradle: Collagen-induced gut cell reprogramming

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityA simplified presentation of epithelial plasticity showing how Collagen Type I initiates changes the epithelial identity. Credit: Center for Stem Cell and Regener

Updated on:July 02,2024 4

Bile acids may play previously unknown role in Parkinson's

by Van Andel Research InstituteImmunohistochemistry for alpha-synuclein showing positive staining (brown) of an intraneural Lewy-body in the Substantia nigra in Parkinson's disease. Credit: W

Updated on: June 28,2024 3

Bile acids may play previously unknown role in Parkinson's

by Van Andel Research InstituteImmunohistochemistry for alpha-synuclein showing positive staining (brown) of an intraneural Lewy-body in the Substantia nigra in Parkinson's disease. Credit: W

Updated on:June 28,2024 3

Psychological factors determine poor prognostic outcome in IBD

For adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), psychological factors are an important determinant of poor prognostic outcome, according to a study published online March 23 inGastroenterology

Updated on: May 06,2024 19

Psychological factors determine poor prognostic outcome in IBD

For adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), psychological factors are an important determinant of poor prognostic outcome, according to a study published online March 23 inGastroenterology

Updated on:May 06,2024 19

Infecting gut microbes with CRISPR-loaded virus demonstrates potential for microbiome gene editing

by Lindzi Wessel,University of California, San FranciscoEscherichia coli (E. Coli) bacteria. Credit: University of California, San FranciscoIn a first, researchers at the UC San Francisco have s

Updated on: March 28,2024 17

Infecting gut microbes with CRISPR-loaded virus demonstrates potential for microbiome gene editing

by Lindzi Wessel,University of California, San FranciscoEscherichia coli (E. Coli) bacteria. Credit: University of California, San FranciscoIn a first, researchers at the UC San Francisco have s

Updated on:March 28,2024 17

Stopping intestinal bacteria in their tracks

by Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe intestine harbors the greatest number of immune cells in our body. Since the intestine is constantly exposed to v

Updated on: March 12,2024 14

Stopping intestinal bacteria in their tracks

by Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe intestine harbors the greatest number of immune cells in our body. Since the intestine is constantly exposed to v

Updated on:March 12,2024 14

For malnourished children, a new type of microbiome-directed food boosts growth

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA new study shows that a therapeutic food designed to repair the gut microbiomes of malnourished children is better

Updated on: June 25,2024 3

For malnourished children, a new type of microbiome-directed food boosts growth

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA new study shows that a therapeutic food designed to repair the gut microbiomes of malnourished children is better

Updated on:June 25,2024 3

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

Updated on: May 21,2024 7

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

Updated on:May 21,2024 7