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Exhaustive study looks at relationships between diet, gut bacteria, and metabolites

Exhaustive study looks at relationships between diet, gut bacteria, and metabolites

by Children's Hospital BostonThis schematic illustrates the growth or “fitness” of various Bacteroides species exposed to different sugars, alone and with the bacterial metabolite butyrate. T

Exhaustive study looks at relationships between diet, gut bacteria, and metabolites

by Children's Hospital BostonThis schematic illustrates the growth or “fitness” of various Bacteroides species exposed to different sugars, alone and with the bacterial metabolite butyrate. T
AI improves colorectal cancer screening in Lynch syndrome

AI improves colorectal cancer screening in Lynch syndrome

by Inka Väth,University of Bonn(from left) Prof. Jacob Nattermann and Dr. Robert Hüneburg in the endoscopy. Credit: Rolf Müller, University Hospital Bonn (UKB)People with Lynch syndrome have a h

AI improves colorectal cancer screening in Lynch syndrome

by Inka Väth,University of Bonn(from left) Prof. Jacob Nattermann and Dr. Robert Hüneburg in the endoscopy. Credit: Rolf Müller, University Hospital Bonn (UKB)People with Lynch syndrome have a h
Researchers find increased intestinal permeability is precursor of celiac disease in pediatric study

Researchers find increased intestinal permeability is precursor of celiac disease in pediatric study

by Susie Flaherty,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Mass General for Children and Italy have identified a potential biomarker preceding the development of c

Researchers find increased intestinal permeability is precursor of celiac disease in pediatric study

by Susie Flaherty,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Mass General for Children and Italy have identified a potential biomarker preceding the development of c
New Barrett's esophagus monitoring method could aid in easier and more precise prognoses

New Barrett's esophagus monitoring method could aid in easier and more precise prognoses

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new technique for sampling and testing cells from Barrett's esophagus (BE) patients could result in earlier and easier ide

New Barrett's esophagus monitoring method could aid in easier and more precise prognoses

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new technique for sampling and testing cells from Barrett's esophagus (BE) patients could result in earlier and easier ide
Bacteria do not colonize the gut before birth, says collaborative study

Bacteria do not colonize the gut before birth, says collaborative study

by McMaster UniversityFirst author and PhD student Katherine Kennedy (left) and PhD student Patrycja Jazwiec. Credit: McMaster UniversityIt is well known that each person's gut bacteria is vi

Bacteria do not colonize the gut before birth, says collaborative study

by McMaster UniversityFirst author and PhD student Katherine Kennedy (left) and PhD student Patrycja Jazwiec. Credit: McMaster UniversityIt is well known that each person's gut bacteria is vi
Genetic differences in the immune system shape the microbiome

Genetic differences in the immune system shape the microbiome

by University of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenetic differences in the immune system shape the collections of bacteria that colonize the digestive system, according to new research by scient

Genetic differences in the immune system shape the microbiome

by University of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenetic differences in the immune system shape the collections of bacteria that colonize the digestive system, according to new research by scient
Immune cells assemble to boost the effects of chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer

Immune cells assemble to boost the effects of chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA new study from Queen Mary University of London has

Immune cells assemble to boost the effects of chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA new study from Queen Mary University of London has
A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health, study shows

A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health, study shows

by American Chemical SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom the wide variety of sodas, candies and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it's clear that people love their sweet treats. But consu

A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health, study shows

by American Chemical SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom the wide variety of sodas, candies and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it's clear that people love their sweet treats. But consu
Does our gut microbiota really influence our health and life expectancy?

Does our gut microbiota really influence our health and life expectancy?

by Éloi Gagnon and Benoit Arsenault,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe intestinal microbiota is the set of bacteria and viruses that live inside your gut. Microbiota perform a variety

Does our gut microbiota really influence our health and life expectancy?

by Éloi Gagnon and Benoit Arsenault,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe intestinal microbiota is the set of bacteria and viruses that live inside your gut. Microbiota perform a variety
Diets high in fiber associated with less antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria

Diets high in fiber associated with less antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria

by United States Department of AgricultureCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes i

Diets high in fiber associated with less antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria

by United States Department of AgricultureCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes i
The way to better mental health may go through your stomach

The way to better mental health may go through your stomach

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaYogurt could help your mood as well as your gut. UVA researchers say a bacterium in fermented foods may help change the way you feel, opening a realm of poss

The way to better mental health may go through your stomach

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaYogurt could help your mood as well as your gut. UVA researchers say a bacterium in fermented foods may help change the way you feel, opening a realm of poss
Experts discuss the 'second brain': The gut microbiome

Experts discuss the 'second brain': The gut microbiome

by Deann Gayman,University of Nebraska-LincolnRobert Hutkins and Andy Benson are photographed in the Nebraska Food for Health Center. This image is a composite so the two researchers could appea

Experts discuss the 'second brain': The gut microbiome

by Deann Gayman,University of Nebraska-LincolnRobert Hutkins and Andy Benson are photographed in the Nebraska Food for Health Center. This image is a composite so the two researchers could appea