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Celiac disease linked to common chemical pollutants

Celiac disease linked to common chemical pollutants

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainElevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants have been tied to an increased risk for celiac d

Celiac disease linked to common chemical pollutants

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainElevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants have been tied to an increased risk for celiac d
Unexpected microbiome collapse after admission to intensive care

Unexpected microbiome collapse after admission to intensive care

by Microbiology SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPotentially harmful microbes overwhelm the healthy gut microbiota in intensive care patients, research has found.Research published in the journal Micro

Unexpected microbiome collapse after admission to intensive care

by Microbiology SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPotentially harmful microbes overwhelm the healthy gut microbiota in intensive care patients, research has found.Research published in the journal Micro
Antibiotics use early in life increases risk of inflammatory bowel disease later in life

Antibiotics use early in life increases risk of inflammatory bowel disease later in life

by Patti Verbanas,Rutgers UniversityMartin Blaser, director of the Rutgers Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine Credit: Rutgers UniversityEven short, single antibiotic courses given to

Antibiotics use early in life increases risk of inflammatory bowel disease later in life

by Patti Verbanas,Rutgers UniversityMartin Blaser, director of the Rutgers Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine Credit: Rutgers UniversityEven short, single antibiotic courses given to
Environmental contaminants alter gut microbiome, health

Environmental contaminants alter gut microbiome, health

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignU. of I. professor of comparative biosciences Jodi Flaws and her colleagues reviewed dozens of studies exploring the relationship between exposure to

Environmental contaminants alter gut microbiome, health

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignU. of I. professor of comparative biosciences Jodi Flaws and her colleagues reviewed dozens of studies exploring the relationship between exposure to
Study finds microbiota transfer therapy provides long term improvement in gut health in children with autism

Study finds microbiota transfer therapy provides long term improvement in gut health in children with autism

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityIn a new study, Arizona State University researchers and their colleagues deeply explore changes in the gut microbiota following microbiota transfer ther

Study finds microbiota transfer therapy provides long term improvement in gut health in children with autism

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityIn a new study, Arizona State University researchers and their colleagues deeply explore changes in the gut microbiota following microbiota transfer ther
Fat tissues can play a protective role against inflammation in the intestine

Fat tissues can play a protective role against inflammation in the intestine

by University of OxfordCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study inThe EMBO Journalhas revealed how fat tissues might provide a protective role in intestinal inflammation opening new lines

Fat tissues can play a protective role against inflammation in the intestine

by University of OxfordCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study inThe EMBO Journalhas revealed how fat tissues might provide a protective role in intestinal inflammation opening new lines
New way to alter DNA, affect health circumvents gut bacteria

New way to alter DNA, affect health circumvents gut bacteria

by Laura Red Eagle,University of Wisconsin-MadisonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOur gut microbiome helps us out every day by processing the fiber we can't digest. The bacteria ferment the

New way to alter DNA, affect health circumvents gut bacteria

by Laura Red Eagle,University of Wisconsin-MadisonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOur gut microbiome helps us out every day by processing the fiber we can't digest. The bacteria ferment the
Engineered probiotic can 'sense' inflammatory bowel disease

Engineered probiotic can 'sense' inflammatory bowel disease

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityEcN show distinct gene expression changes in response to calprotectin. (A) RNA-seq was performed on EcN that were treated with calprotectin in either mini

Engineered probiotic can 'sense' inflammatory bowel disease

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityEcN show distinct gene expression changes in response to calprotectin. (A) RNA-seq was performed on EcN that were treated with calprotectin in either mini
Expert tips for holiday feasting without the heartburn

Expert tips for holiday feasting without the heartburn

by Sharon Theimer,Credit: CC0 Public DomainSpecial foods are among the pleasures of holiday celebrations. On the negative side, for people with digestive diseases or those who overindulge, holiday fea

Expert tips for holiday feasting without the heartburn

by Sharon Theimer,Credit: CC0 Public DomainSpecial foods are among the pleasures of holiday celebrations. On the negative side, for people with digestive diseases or those who overindulge, holiday fea
Team develops new method of encapsulating fecal bacteria to treat a serious intestinal infection

Team develops new method of encapsulating fecal bacteria to treat a serious intestinal infection

by University of GenevaAlginate microparticles containing isolated bacterial strains (white particles) and a fecal transplant (brown particles), with a zoom on the structure of the microparticles

Team develops new method of encapsulating fecal bacteria to treat a serious intestinal infection

by University of GenevaAlginate microparticles containing isolated bacterial strains (white particles) and a fecal transplant (brown particles), with a zoom on the structure of the microparticles
Study finds gut bacteria can make blood pressure medication less effective

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

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
GERD is not 'just' heartburn

GERD is not 'just' heartburn

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world.It happens when acid comes up from the stomach, which is

GERD is not 'just' heartburn

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world.It happens when acid comes up from the stomach, which is