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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
Defining a healthy microbiome

Defining a healthy microbiome

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichEscherichia coli culture that grows on a special nutrient medium. Credit: Alexandra von Strempel, Max von Pettenkofer-InstitutIn a new study, Bärbel Stech

Defining a healthy microbiome

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichEscherichia coli culture that grows on a special nutrient medium. Credit: Alexandra von Strempel, Max von Pettenkofer-InstitutIn a new study, Bärbel Stech
Gut microbiome of infants in hunter-gatherer society found to differ markedly from infants in urban areas

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

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
Specialized immune cells could help repair inflammatory bowel disease damage in children

Specialized immune cells could help repair inflammatory bowel disease damage in children

by University of British ColumbiaMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new study suggests tha

Specialized immune cells could help repair inflammatory bowel disease damage in children

by University of British ColumbiaMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new study suggests tha
The protein that keeps the pancreas from digesting itself

The protein that keeps the pancreas from digesting itself

by Salk InstituteLeft: Healthy pancreas. Right: Extensive pancreatic scarring (purple) when ERR gamma is lost from acinar cells. Credit: Salk InstituteEvery day, your pancreas produces about one

The protein that keeps the pancreas from digesting itself

by Salk InstituteLeft: Healthy pancreas. Right: Extensive pancreatic scarring (purple) when ERR gamma is lost from acinar cells. Credit: Salk InstituteEvery day, your pancreas produces about one
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
Risk for COVID-19 increased for adults taking PPIs

Risk for COVID-19 increased for adults taking PPIs

(HealthDay)—Adults taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have an increased risk for having a positive COVID-19 test, with evidence of a dose-response relationship, according to a study published online

Risk for COVID-19 increased for adults taking PPIs

(HealthDay)—Adults taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have an increased risk for having a positive COVID-19 test, with evidence of a dose-response relationship, according to a study published online
Significant county-level variability seen with gastrointestinal cancers

Significant county-level variability seen with gastrointestinal cancers

Patient and structural factors contribute to significant geographic differences in mortality from gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, according to a study published in the August issue ofGastroentero

Significant county-level variability seen with gastrointestinal cancers

Patient and structural factors contribute to significant geographic differences in mortality from gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, according to a study published in the August issue ofGastroentero
Celiac disease linked to common chemical pollutants

Celiac disease linked to common chemical pollutants

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainElevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants have been tied to an increased risk for celiac d

Celiac disease linked to common chemical pollutants

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainElevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants have been tied to an increased risk for celiac d
Social and economic hardships in childhood may alter gut bacteria in Hispanic adults

Social and economic hardships in childhood may alter gut bacteria in Hispanic adults

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthExperiencing

Social and economic hardships in childhood may alter gut bacteria in Hispanic adults

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthExperiencing
New prediction models for colon cancer and advanced precancerous polyps are easy to use

New prediction models for colon cancer and advanced precancerous polyps are easy to use

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have created novel scoring tools for predicting actual risk of colon cancer and advanced precancerous polyps for patients at average f

New prediction models for colon cancer and advanced precancerous polyps are easy to use

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have created novel scoring tools for predicting actual risk of colon cancer and advanced precancerous polyps for patients at average f
Plant-based foods and Mediterranean diet associated with healthy gut microbiome

Plant-based foods and Mediterranean diet associated with healthy gut microbiome

by United European GastroenterologyA summary of the key findings in relation to food or food pattern and effect on the gut microbiota. Credit: UEGA study presented at UEG Week 2019 has shown that spec

Plant-based foods and Mediterranean diet associated with healthy gut microbiome

by United European GastroenterologyA summary of the key findings in relation to food or food pattern and effect on the gut microbiota. Credit: UEGA study presented at UEG Week 2019 has shown that spec