Exploring the mechanisms behind swallowing

by Anke Brodmerkel,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineGraphical Abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.04.025Sensory cells in the vagus nerve can detect and

Updated on: May 21,2024

Exploring the mechanisms behind swallowing

by Anke Brodmerkel,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineGraphical Abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.04.025Sensory cells in the vagus nerve can detect and

Updated on:May 21,2024

Microbiota transplantation as a therapeutic tool: Deciphering how the technique affects different diseases

by Università di TrentoVariability of strain engraftment and retention across disease, antibiotics use and clinical success. a, Distribution of the fraction of donor strains and the fraction of retain

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbiota transplantation as a therapeutic tool: Deciphering how the technique affects different diseases

by Università di TrentoVariability of strain engraftment and retention across disease, antibiotics use and clinical success. a, Distribution of the fraction of donor strains and the fraction of retain

Updated on:May 17,2024

Gut hormone for controlling appetite doubles as an immune regulator for the fungal microbiome, researchers find

by University of ChicagoCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.Peptide YY (PYY), a hormone produced by gut endocrine cells that was already known to control appetite, also plays an important role in

Updated on: April 09,2024

Gut hormone for controlling appetite doubles as an immune regulator for the fungal microbiome, researchers find

by University of ChicagoCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.Peptide YY (PYY), a hormone produced by gut endocrine cells that was already known to control appetite, also plays an important role in

Updated on:April 09,2024

Using physiology to predict treatment response in eosinophilic esophagitis

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit:Gastroenterology(2023). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2023.05.031Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified and characterized clinical ou

Updated on: May 29,2024

Using physiology to predict treatment response in eosinophilic esophagitis

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit:Gastroenterology(2023). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2023.05.031Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified and characterized clinical ou

Updated on:May 29,2024

New study sheds light on the role of prebiotics in sports nutrition

by Nottingham Trent UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has further revealed the potential for prebiotics to support athletic health and sports nutrition. The study, "Eff

Updated on: April 29,2024

New study sheds light on the role of prebiotics in sports nutrition

by Nottingham Trent UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has further revealed the potential for prebiotics to support athletic health and sports nutrition. The study, "Eff

Updated on:April 29,2024

Study reveals how gastric cancer forms, suggests preventive treatment

by Vanderbilt UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastroenterology(2022). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.06.021A recently published study reveals new insights into how gastric cancer dev

Updated on: April 09,2024

Study reveals how gastric cancer forms, suggests preventive treatment

by Vanderbilt UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastroenterology(2022). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.06.021A recently published study reveals new insights into how gastric cancer dev

Updated on:April 09,2024

The way to better mental health may go through your stomach

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaYogurt could help your mood as well as your gut. UVA researchers say a bacterium in fermented foods may help change the way you feel, opening a realm of poss

Updated on: January 24,2024

The way to better mental health may go through your stomach

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaYogurt could help your mood as well as your gut. UVA researchers say a bacterium in fermented foods may help change the way you feel, opening a realm of poss

Updated on:January 24,2024

Expert explains why reflux disease isn't 'just' heartburn

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageGastroesophageal reflux disease is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world. It happens when acid comes up from the stomach

Updated on: March 12,2024

Expert explains why reflux disease isn't 'just' heartburn

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageGastroesophageal reflux disease is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world. It happens when acid comes up from the stomach

Updated on:March 12,2024

Genetic differences in the immune system shape the microbiome

by University of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenetic differences in the immune system shape the collections of bacteria that colonize the digestive system, according to new research by scient

Updated on: May 28,2024

Genetic differences in the immune system shape the microbiome

by University of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenetic differences in the immune system shape the collections of bacteria that colonize the digestive system, according to new research by scient

Updated on:May 28,2024

A self-powered ingestible sensor opens new avenues for gut research

by Emerson Dameron,University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego Researchers develop a self-powered ingestible sensor system designed to monitor metabolites in the small intestine over time.

Updated on: April 01,2024

A self-powered ingestible sensor opens new avenues for gut research

by Emerson Dameron,University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego Researchers develop a self-powered ingestible sensor system designed to monitor metabolites in the small intestine over time.

Updated on:April 01,2024

A refined microbiome 'fingerprint' method tracks variants of a single gut microbe strain

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamPKS results from hospitalized individuals with COVID-19. A total of 23 KEGG pathways were used to examine a pattern of presence/absence of KEGG

Updated on: April 01,2024

A refined microbiome 'fingerprint' method tracks variants of a single gut microbe strain

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamPKS results from hospitalized individuals with COVID-19. A total of 23 KEGG pathways were used to examine a pattern of presence/absence of KEGG

Updated on:April 01,2024

Eligible younger US adults less likely to meet colorectal cancer screening guidelines; face greater disparities

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYounger adults living in the U.S. are less likely to be screened for colorectal cancer than older U.S. adul

Updated on: June 20,2024

Eligible younger US adults less likely to meet colorectal cancer screening guidelines; face greater disparities

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYounger adults living in the U.S. are less likely to be screened for colorectal cancer than older U.S. adul

Updated on:June 20,2024