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Frequent use of antimicrobial drugs in the first decade of life shifts bacterial profiles in saliva

Frequent use of antimicrobial drugs in the first decade of life shifts bacterial profiles in saliva

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe strongest associations were presented with azithromycin that is used for example to middle ear infections, strep throat and pneumonia

Frequent use of antimicrobial drugs in the first decade of life shifts bacterial profiles in saliva

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe strongest associations were presented with azithromycin that is used for example to middle ear infections, strep throat and pneumonia
Transporter's role in gut barrier linked to intestinal dysfunction

Transporter's role in gut barrier linked to intestinal dysfunction

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe cotransporter NKCC1 moves sodium, potassium and chloride ions across the cell membrane of many cell types, including intestin

Transporter's role in gut barrier linked to intestinal dysfunction

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe cotransporter NKCC1 moves sodium, potassium and chloride ions across the cell membrane of many cell types, including intestin
Bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from their gut microbiomes

Bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from their gut microbiomes

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDangerous bacterial bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from the infants' gut microbiomes, according

Bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from their gut microbiomes

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDangerous bacterial bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from the infants' gut microbiomes, according
Chatter between cell populations drives progression of gastrointestinal tumors

Chatter between cell populations drives progression of gastrointestinal tumors

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are a subytpe of cancers known as sarcomas. GIST is the most common type of sarcoma with ap

Chatter between cell populations drives progression of gastrointestinal tumors

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are a subytpe of cancers known as sarcomas. GIST is the most common type of sarcoma with ap
Boosting the maternal microbiome sharply reduces biliary atresia risk, finds early-stage study

Boosting the maternal microbiome sharply reduces biliary atresia risk, finds early-stage study

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterA study led by experts at Cincinnati Children's reports that in mice, biliary atresia risk can be reduced by manipulating the mother's

Boosting the maternal microbiome sharply reduces biliary atresia risk, finds early-stage study

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterA study led by experts at Cincinnati Children's reports that in mice, biliary atresia risk can be reduced by manipulating the mother's
Flagging molecular biomarkers that predict biologic therapy responses in bowel disease

Flagging molecular biomarkers that predict biologic therapy responses in bowel disease

by Chinese Medical JournalA new review in Chinese Medical Journal sheds light on the “molecular signatures” that can predict the specific responses of individuals to biologic therapeutics used for ulc

Flagging molecular biomarkers that predict biologic therapy responses in bowel disease

by Chinese Medical JournalA new review in Chinese Medical Journal sheds light on the “molecular signatures” that can predict the specific responses of individuals to biologic therapeutics used for ulc
Diet, not exercise, may be key to addressing our biggest cause of liver disease

Diet, not exercise, may be key to addressing our biggest cause of liver disease

by Edith Cowan UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEdith Cowan University researchers have found that a chronic disease affecting up to 80 per cent of overweight people may be causing an iron defi

Diet, not exercise, may be key to addressing our biggest cause of liver disease

by Edith Cowan UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEdith Cowan University researchers have found that a chronic disease affecting up to 80 per cent of overweight people may be causing an iron defi
Shift work tied to higher risk for reflux esophagitis

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

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
Lower fiber intake tied to higher risk for later inflammatory bowel disease

Lower fiber intake tied to higher risk for later inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonHigher consumption of dietary fiber was associated with a lower risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online July 18 inAlimentary Pharmacology

Lower fiber intake tied to higher risk for later inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonHigher consumption of dietary fiber was associated with a lower risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online July 18 inAlimentary Pharmacology
Growth factor R-spondin suppresses colorectal tumor growth

Growth factor R-spondin suppresses colorectal tumor growth

by University of HelsinkiR-Spondin 1 -treated intestinal tumor (adenoma). Green staining shows the borders of the epithelial cells, apoptotic cells are shown in red and nuclei in blue. Credit: Ma

Growth factor R-spondin suppresses colorectal tumor growth

by University of HelsinkiR-Spondin 1 -treated intestinal tumor (adenoma). Green staining shows the borders of the epithelial cells, apoptotic cells are shown in red and nuclei in blue. Credit: Ma
Exploring shifts in the human gut microbiome due to COVID-19

Exploring shifts in the human gut microbiome due to COVID-19

by University of LuxembourgSample collection and study design. Schematic of the project study design, including cohort composition, and data analyses. Credit:Microbiome(2023). DOI: 10

Exploring shifts in the human gut microbiome due to COVID-19

by University of LuxembourgSample collection and study design. Schematic of the project study design, including cohort composition, and data analyses. Credit:Microbiome(2023). DOI: 10
Causal link identified between bipolar disorder, IBD

Causal link identified between bipolar disorder, IBD

Bipolar disorder (BD) is causally associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Sept. 20 inFrontiers in Genetics.Zhe Wang, from the First Affiliated Hos

Causal link identified between bipolar disorder, IBD

Bipolar disorder (BD) is causally associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Sept. 20 inFrontiers in Genetics.Zhe Wang, from the First Affiliated Hos