Probiotic 'backpacks' show promise for treating inflammatory bowel diseases

by University of Wisconsin-MadisonThis schematic illustration shows probiotic bacteria (teal) coated in a layer of biomaterial as they travel through a human intestine. Attached to the bacteria a

Updated on: March 30,2024

Probiotic 'backpacks' show promise for treating inflammatory bowel diseases

by University of Wisconsin-MadisonThis schematic illustration shows probiotic bacteria (teal) coated in a layer of biomaterial as they travel through a human intestine. Attached to the bacteria a

Updated on:March 30,2024

Study reveals dietary fructose heightens inflammatory bowel disease

by Stony Brook UniversityMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Diet remains an important part o

Updated on: April 20,2024

Study reveals dietary fructose heightens inflammatory bowel disease

by Stony Brook UniversityMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Diet remains an important part o

Updated on:April 20,2024

Soon you'll be able to examine your gut from home

by Ingebjørg Hestvik,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyResearcher Ali Khalegi holding the pill, and professor Ilangko Balasingham. Credit: Ingebjørg HestvikWe are up on the third flo

Updated on: June 14,2024

Soon you'll be able to examine your gut from home

by Ingebjørg Hestvik,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyResearcher Ali Khalegi holding the pill, and professor Ilangko Balasingham. Credit: Ingebjørg HestvikWe are up on the third flo

Updated on:June 14,2024

Older adults with digestive diseases found to experience higher rates of loneliness, depression

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile life expectancy rates for older Americans are rising, nearly 40% of adults report living with a digestive disease of some kind."Many p

Updated on: June 14,2024

Older adults with digestive diseases found to experience higher rates of loneliness, depression

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile life expectancy rates for older Americans are rising, nearly 40% of adults report living with a digestive disease of some kind."Many p

Updated on:June 14,2024

New study identifies potential therapeutic target for colonic disorders

by ElsevierNeuropilin 2 (Nrp2) expression is enriched in mouse and human colonic smooth muscle. A–C: The 8-week–old C57BL/6 mouse colon (A and B) or small intestine (C) expressing strong Nrp2 sig

Updated on: May 09,2024

New study identifies potential therapeutic target for colonic disorders

by ElsevierNeuropilin 2 (Nrp2) expression is enriched in mouse and human colonic smooth muscle. A–C: The 8-week–old C57BL/6 mouse colon (A and B) or small intestine (C) expressing strong Nrp2 sig

Updated on:May 09,2024

Infant antibiotic exposure can affect future immune responses toward allergies

by Patti Verbanas,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to antibiotics in utero and infancy can lead to an irreversible loss of regulatory T-cells in the colon—a valuable

Updated on: March 28,2024

Infant antibiotic exposure can affect future immune responses toward allergies

by Patti Verbanas,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to antibiotics in utero and infancy can lead to an irreversible loss of regulatory T-cells in the colon—a valuable

Updated on:March 28,2024

UK-wide study shows children with gastrointestinal symptoms should be included in COVID-19 testing strategies

by Queen's University Belfast'COVID Warrior' Rachel Murray aged seven from Belfast. Credit: Queen's University, BelfastOver 1,000 children from Northern Ireland, Scotland, England

Updated on: March 28,2024

UK-wide study shows children with gastrointestinal symptoms should be included in COVID-19 testing strategies

by Queen's University Belfast'COVID Warrior' Rachel Murray aged seven from Belfast. Credit: Queen's University, BelfastOver 1,000 children from Northern Ireland, Scotland, England

Updated on:March 28,2024

Mediterranean diet promotes gut bacteria linked to 'healthy ageing' in older people

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainEating a Mediterranean diet for a year boosts the types of gut bacteria linked to 'healthy' ageing, while reducing those associated with

Updated on: June 28,2024

Mediterranean diet promotes gut bacteria linked to 'healthy ageing' in older people

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainEating a Mediterranean diet for a year boosts the types of gut bacteria linked to 'healthy' ageing, while reducing those associated with

Updated on:June 28,2024

Microbiome therapeutic beats placebo for recurrent C. difficile

(HealthDay)—An investigational microbiome therapeutic composed of purified Firmicutes spores, SER-109, is superior to placebo for treatment of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection, according t

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbiome therapeutic beats placebo for recurrent C. difficile

(HealthDay)—An investigational microbiome therapeutic composed of purified Firmicutes spores, SER-109, is superior to placebo for treatment of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection, according t

Updated on:May 17,2024

Microbiota medicine: Towards clinical revolution

by International Society of MicrobiotaGut microbiota is implicated in the right functioning of many organs, such as lungs, kidneys, liver, heart and brain. However, any disruption to the microbiota ho

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbiota medicine: Towards clinical revolution

by International Society of MicrobiotaGut microbiota is implicated in the right functioning of many organs, such as lungs, kidneys, liver, heart and brain. However, any disruption to the microbiota ho

Updated on:May 17,2024

Gut microbiome of infants in hunter-gatherer society found to differ markedly from infants in urban areas

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAge and lifestyle are associated with infant microbiome composition. (A) Unweighted UniFrac dissimilarity Principal Coordinates Analysis (PCoA) (top left panel) of 1900 fe

Updated on: May 21,2024

Gut microbiome of infants in hunter-gatherer society found to differ markedly from infants in urban areas

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAge and lifestyle are associated with infant microbiome composition. (A) Unweighted UniFrac dissimilarity Principal Coordinates Analysis (PCoA) (top left panel) of 1900 fe

Updated on:May 21,2024

A friend, not foe: Parasite in gastrointestinal system found to promote health

by National University of SingaporeBlastocystis ST4 colonization did not induce any abnormal effects on normal healthy mice. a Experimental design. b Weight changes and disease activity index (DA

Updated on: May 28,2024

A friend, not foe: Parasite in gastrointestinal system found to promote health

by National University of SingaporeBlastocystis ST4 colonization did not induce any abnormal effects on normal healthy mice. a Experimental design. b Weight changes and disease activity index (DA

Updated on:May 28,2024