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Persistence pays off in the human gut microbiome

Persistence pays off in the human gut microbiome

by Quadram InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2021.05.008The human gut microbiome is a complex community of trillions of microbes that a

Persistence pays off in the human gut microbiome

by Quadram InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2021.05.008The human gut microbiome is a complex community of trillions of microbes that a
Achieving prevention and health, rather than more health care

Achieving prevention and health, rather than more health care

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRutgers is researching a new health care model that emphasizes primary care and prevention over emergency care in underserve

Achieving prevention and health, rather than more health care

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRutgers is researching a new health care model that emphasizes primary care and prevention over emergency care in underserve
Fewer tiny newborns are dying of intestinal necrosis, but many tragedies remain

Fewer tiny newborns are dying of intestinal necrosis, but many tragedies remain

by Denise MannJennifer Canvasser had never heard of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) before she gave birth to twins three months prematurely in 2011, but she has since devoted her life to raising aware

Fewer tiny newborns are dying of intestinal necrosis, but many tragedies remain

by Denise MannJennifer Canvasser had never heard of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) before she gave birth to twins three months prematurely in 2011, but she has since devoted her life to raising aware
The "gold" in breast milk

The "gold" in breast milk

by University of BonnThe photo shows Professor Dorothee Viemann (right) and Dr. Sabine Pirr, senior physician at the intensive care unit for premature and full-term infants at Hannover Medical Sc

The "gold" in breast milk

by University of BonnThe photo shows Professor Dorothee Viemann (right) and Dr. Sabine Pirr, senior physician at the intensive care unit for premature and full-term infants at Hannover Medical Sc
Healthy bacteria thrive in the gut before birth

Healthy bacteria thrive in the gut before birth

by La Trobe UniversityDiversity of the environmental microbiome. Credit: Gene DrendelAustralian researchers have discovered the gut microbiome—a complex ecosystem of microorganisms made up of bac

Healthy bacteria thrive in the gut before birth

by La Trobe UniversityDiversity of the environmental microbiome. Credit: Gene DrendelAustralian researchers have discovered the gut microbiome—a complex ecosystem of microorganisms made up of bac
Genetics shed light on causes of intestinal disease

Genetics shed light on causes of intestinal disease

by University of QueenslandCredit:Cell Genomics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2023.100326University of Queensland researchers have used genetics to reveal that much of the risk of develo

Genetics shed light on causes of intestinal disease

by University of QueenslandCredit:Cell Genomics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2023.100326University of Queensland researchers have used genetics to reveal that much of the risk of develo
Diets high in fiber associated with less antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria

Diets high in fiber associated with less antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria

by United States Department of AgricultureCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes i

Diets high in fiber associated with less antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria

by United States Department of AgricultureCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes i
Digestive symptoms are prominent among COVID-19 patients: study

Digestive symptoms are prominent among COVID-19 patients: study

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American Journal of Gastroenterologypublished today a new study that reveals digestive symptoms, including diarrhea, are common in COVID

Digestive symptoms are prominent among COVID-19 patients: study

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American Journal of Gastroenterologypublished today a new study that reveals digestive symptoms, including diarrhea, are common in COVID
Widely consumed vegetable oil leads to an unhealthy gut, finds mouse study

Widely consumed vegetable oil leads to an unhealthy gut, finds mouse study

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideChart depicts consumption of edible oils in the U.S. for 2017/18. Credit: USDAHigh consumption of soybean oil has been linked to obesity a

Widely consumed vegetable oil leads to an unhealthy gut, finds mouse study

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideChart depicts consumption of edible oils in the U.S. for 2017/18. Credit: USDAHigh consumption of soybean oil has been linked to obesity a
No immunoglobulin A leads to intestinal inflammation in mice

No immunoglobulin A leads to intestinal inflammation in mice

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityThe small intestine is composed of duodenum, jejunum and ileum (left). IgA deficiency causes distortion of the gut microbiota, especially in the ileum, and inflam

No immunoglobulin A leads to intestinal inflammation in mice

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityThe small intestine is composed of duodenum, jejunum and ileum (left). IgA deficiency causes distortion of the gut microbiota, especially in the ileum, and inflam
Consuming your own fecal microbiome when dieting may limit weight regain

Consuming your own fecal microbiome when dieting may limit weight regain

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevIn the weight loss trial, abdominally obese or dyslipidemic (high cholesterol) participants in Israel were randomly assigned to one of th

Consuming your own fecal microbiome when dieting may limit weight regain

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevIn the weight loss trial, abdominally obese or dyslipidemic (high cholesterol) participants in Israel were randomly assigned to one of th
Scientists make critical progress toward preventing C. diff infections

Scientists make critical progress toward preventing C. diff infections

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyResearchers are working to create an anti-germination drug that could be used to prevent C. diff in susceptible individuals before the in

Scientists make critical progress toward preventing C. diff infections

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyResearchers are working to create an anti-germination drug that could be used to prevent C. diff in susceptible individuals before the in