Fecal microbiota transplant effective for immune-mediated colitis, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with refractory immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-induced colitis, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an effective treatment, according to a study published in the

Updated on: June 22,2024 7

Fecal microbiota transplant effective for immune-mediated colitis, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with refractory immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-induced colitis, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an effective treatment, according to a study published in the

Updated on:June 22,2024 7

International study reveals gut bacteria from people in industrialized societies swap genes at much higher rates

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyGlobal Microbiome Conservancy Co-founder Mathilde Poyet, PhD, collects lifestyle data from Bedik villagers in Senegal. Credit: Global Microbiome Conservanc

Updated on: June 14,2024 7

International study reveals gut bacteria from people in industrialized societies swap genes at much higher rates

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyGlobal Microbiome Conservancy Co-founder Mathilde Poyet, PhD, collects lifestyle data from Bedik villagers in Senegal. Credit: Global Microbiome Conservanc

Updated on:June 14,2024 7

Turning to the gut to better understand depression

by Kurt Loft,University of South FloridaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCan the community of microbes in our digestive track influence our mental state and, if so, how?That's a focus of study by Mo

Updated on: March 12,2024 15

Turning to the gut to better understand depression

by Kurt Loft,University of South FloridaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCan the community of microbes in our digestive track influence our mental state and, if so, how?That's a focus of study by Mo

Updated on:March 12,2024 15

Stents inspired by paper-cutting art can deliver drugs to the GI tract

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe device has two key elements -- a soft, stretchy tube made of silicone-based rubber, and a plastic coating etched with needles that pop up when the tube

Updated on: May 21,2024 5

Stents inspired by paper-cutting art can deliver drugs to the GI tract

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe device has two key elements -- a soft, stretchy tube made of silicone-based rubber, and a plastic coating etched with needles that pop up when the tube

Updated on:May 21,2024 5

A poo dose a day may keep bipolar away. When it comes to mental health, what else could poo do?

by Jessica Green & Gordon Parker,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn a world first, two Australians with bipolar have had poo transplants, their symptoms improved, and their cases w

Updated on: May 28,2024 6

A poo dose a day may keep bipolar away. When it comes to mental health, what else could poo do?

by Jessica Green & Gordon Parker,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn a world first, two Australians with bipolar have had poo transplants, their symptoms improved, and their cases w

Updated on:May 28,2024 6

Preclinical study finds gut fungi influence neuroimmunity and behavior

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeFungi in the intestinal mucosa induce immune signals (IL-17 cytokines) that impact the nervous system and animal behavior. Credit: Katarina Liberatore.A specific g

Updated on: May 29,2024 5

Preclinical study finds gut fungi influence neuroimmunity and behavior

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeFungi in the intestinal mucosa induce immune signals (IL-17 cytokines) that impact the nervous system and animal behavior. Credit: Katarina Liberatore.A specific g

Updated on:May 29,2024 5

Scientists discover link between gut microbiota and chronic inflammatory diseases like arthritis

by Laval UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international research team has established a link between gut microbiota and chronic inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. The team led

Updated on: May 13,2024 4

Scientists discover link between gut microbiota and chronic inflammatory diseases like arthritis

by Laval UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international research team has established a link between gut microbiota and chronic inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. The team led

Updated on:May 13,2024 4

Evidence-based guideline reduces gastrostomy tube placement in young patients

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: AI-generated imageGastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are commonly used to deliver nutrition directly to the stomach in patients who cannot eat

Updated on: April 24,2024 10

Evidence-based guideline reduces gastrostomy tube placement in young patients

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: AI-generated imageGastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are commonly used to deliver nutrition directly to the stomach in patients who cannot eat

Updated on:April 24,2024 10

Bioengineered probiotic could prevent listeria infections

by Purdue UniversityBioengineered lactobacillus (red) interacts with surface heat shock protein 60 (white, yellow arrows), blocking Listeria monocytogenes (green, white arrows) from crossing into

Updated on: May 23,2024 6

Bioengineered probiotic could prevent listeria infections

by Purdue UniversityBioengineered lactobacillus (red) interacts with surface heat shock protein 60 (white, yellow arrows), blocking Listeria monocytogenes (green, white arrows) from crossing into

Updated on:May 23,2024 6

Anti-inflammatory nanoparticles mimic glycocalyx in IBD patients

by WileySchematic summary of the overall flow of the study. A library of glycopolymers was constructed via RAFT polymerization of random combinations of five different sugar moieties at a total f

Updated on: June 06,2024 7

Anti-inflammatory nanoparticles mimic glycocalyx in IBD patients

by WileySchematic summary of the overall flow of the study. A library of glycopolymers was constructed via RAFT polymerization of random combinations of five different sugar moieties at a total f

Updated on:June 06,2024 7

Consumer Health: Who needs a gluten-free diet and why?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMarch is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn why some people need a gluten-free diet.Whole grains are an important part of h

Updated on: May 09,2024 4

Consumer Health: Who needs a gluten-free diet and why?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMarch is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn why some people need a gluten-free diet.Whole grains are an important part of h

Updated on:May 09,2024 4

Eliminating common bacterial infection significantly decreases gastric cancer risk

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile it is well known within the medical community that there is a link between the bacteria Helicobacter

Updated on: May 09,2024 5

Eliminating common bacterial infection significantly decreases gastric cancer risk

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile it is well known within the medical community that there is a link between the bacteria Helicobacter

Updated on:May 09,2024 5