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How the body identifies helpful bacteria

How the body identifies helpful bacteria

by Alex Viveros,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardSmall intestine at steady state. Credit: National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of HealthTrillions of bacte

How the body identifies helpful bacteria

by Alex Viveros,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardSmall intestine at steady state. Credit: National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of HealthTrillions of bacte
Gastric inflammation: How a bacterial infection causes tissue changes

Gastric inflammation: How a bacterial infection causes tissue changes

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinStomach tissue infected with Helicobacter bacteria. Dividing cells are depicted in green, cell nuclei in blue. Credit: Charité | Michael SigalWhen the bacte

Gastric inflammation: How a bacterial infection causes tissue changes

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinStomach tissue infected with Helicobacter bacteria. Dividing cells are depicted in green, cell nuclei in blue. Credit: Charité | Michael SigalWhen the bacte
New method makes it easier to identify the right treatment for bile acid diarrhea

New method makes it easier to identify the right treatment for bile acid diarrhea

by University of CopenhagenDiagnostic potential of serum metabolites. (A) The area under receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) curve and p values of individual metabolites distinguishing bile

New method makes it easier to identify the right treatment for bile acid diarrhea

by University of CopenhagenDiagnostic potential of serum metabolites. (A) The area under receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) curve and p values of individual metabolites distinguishing bile
Beneficial bacteria can be restored to C-section babies at birth

Beneficial bacteria can be restored to C-section babies at birth

by John Cramer,Rutgers UniversityMaria Gloria Dominguez-Bello, a professor in Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology and Department of Anthropology. C

Beneficial bacteria can be restored to C-section babies at birth

by John Cramer,Rutgers UniversityMaria Gloria Dominguez-Bello, a professor in Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology and Department of Anthropology. C
Microbiome research begins to untangle how broccoli can alter healthy gut bacteria

Microbiome research begins to untangle how broccoli can alter healthy gut bacteria

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchCredit:Journal of Functional Foods(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2023.105645Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprout

Microbiome research begins to untangle how broccoli can alter healthy gut bacteria

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchCredit:Journal of Functional Foods(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2023.105645Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprout
Crohn's disease study identifies genetic variant with potential to personalize treatment

Crohn's disease study identifies genetic variant with potential to personalize treatment

by University of ExeterHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaThe largest study ever to look at why an expensive and co

Crohn's disease study identifies genetic variant with potential to personalize treatment

by University of ExeterHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaThe largest study ever to look at why an expensive and co
Preclinical study finds gut fungi influence neuroimmunity and behavior

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

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
It doesn't matter much which fiber you choose—just get more fiber

It doesn't matter much which fiber you choose—just get more fiber

by Duke UniversityThere are lots of choices on the drug store shelves, but which fiber supplement is the right one for you? All of them help, say Duke researchers. Credit: Duke UniversityThat hug

It doesn't matter much which fiber you choose—just get more fiber

by Duke UniversityThere are lots of choices on the drug store shelves, but which fiber supplement is the right one for you? All of them help, say Duke researchers. Credit: Duke UniversityThat hug
Widespread use of antacids continues despite long-term health risks, education campaigns

Widespread use of antacids continues despite long-term health risks, education campaigns

by University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new UNSW study has found that national initiatives were unsuccessful in reducing prolonged use of anti-acid medicines for gastrointestin

Widespread use of antacids continues despite long-term health risks, education campaigns

by University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new UNSW study has found that national initiatives were unsuccessful in reducing prolonged use of anti-acid medicines for gastrointestin
Identifying potential dietary treatments for combating infant genetic disorders

Identifying potential dietary treatments for combating infant genetic disorders

by Elaine Cooney,La Trobe UniversityCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113861In world-first research led by scientists at La Trobe University and Monash University

Identifying potential dietary treatments for combating infant genetic disorders

by Elaine Cooney,La Trobe UniversityCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113861In world-first research led by scientists at La Trobe University and Monash University
Highly acidic foods can increase breast cancer recurrence and mortality among past smokers

Highly acidic foods can increase breast cancer recurrence and mortality among past smokers

by Padma Nagappan,San Diego State UniversityDiets higher in acidic foods such as meats and certain cheese can increase the risk for cancer survivors, especially if they smoked. Credit: Alkalife.

Highly acidic foods can increase breast cancer recurrence and mortality among past smokers

by Padma Nagappan,San Diego State UniversityDiets higher in acidic foods such as meats and certain cheese can increase the risk for cancer survivors, especially if they smoked. Credit: Alkalife.
Eating a plant rich diet reduces risk of developing COVID-19

Eating a plant rich diet reduces risk of developing COVID-19

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study, published inGut, by researchers from King's and Harvard Medical School, examines data from nearly 600,000 ZOE COVID

Eating a plant rich diet reduces risk of developing COVID-19

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study, published inGut, by researchers from King's and Harvard Medical School, examines data from nearly 600,000 ZOE COVID