Gut microbiome: Meet Ruminococcus gnavus, the bacteria with a sweet tooth

by Nathalie Juge,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a sweet tooth isn't just a human characteristic. It turns out our gut microbes can have a preference for sweets, tooâ

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Gut microbiome: Meet Ruminococcus gnavus, the bacteria with a sweet tooth

by Nathalie Juge,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a sweet tooth isn't just a human characteristic. It turns out our gut microbes can have a preference for sweets, tooâ

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Researchers call for regulation of direct-to-consumer microbiome tests

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientific research has linked a person's microbiome to everything from gut and mental health to immunity and pred

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Researchers call for regulation of direct-to-consumer microbiome tests

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientific research has linked a person's microbiome to everything from gut and mental health to immunity and pred

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Next-generation stool DNA test found to have best detection rate of noninvasive colorectal cancer screening tools

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of more than 21,000 average risk patients at 186 sites across the U.S., led by Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School

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Next-generation stool DNA test found to have best detection rate of noninvasive colorectal cancer screening tools

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of more than 21,000 average risk patients at 186 sites across the U.S., led by Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School

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Food additive E551 could promote celiac disease

by INRAE—National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and EnvironmentIntestinal immune response in mice after oral exposure to food-grade SiO2. (A) The protocol for testing the effects on intesti

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Food additive E551 could promote celiac disease

by INRAE—National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and EnvironmentIntestinal immune response in mice after oral exposure to food-grade SiO2. (A) The protocol for testing the effects on intesti

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Adopting healthy lifestyle strongly linked to lower risk of irritable bowel syndrome

by British Medical JournalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Adopting a healthy lifestyle is

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Adopting healthy lifestyle strongly linked to lower risk of irritable bowel syndrome

by British Medical JournalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Adopting a healthy lifestyle is

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Scientists discover link between leaky gut and accelerated biological aging

FEBRUARY 22, 2024byThe Wistar InstituteWistar Institute's Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen in the lab. Credit: The Wistar InstituteThe Wistar Institute's associate professor Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen

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Scientists discover link between leaky gut and accelerated biological aging

FEBRUARY 22, 2024byThe Wistar InstituteWistar Institute's Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen in the lab. Credit: The Wistar InstituteThe Wistar Institute's associate professor Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen

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Scientists find that smooth muscles of the digestive system are sensitive to zero gravity

JANUARY 16, 2024byRUDN UniversityFundus of the gastric wall and jejunum of the Mongolian gerbil Meriones unguiculatus. Technique: (A–C,F,G) Staining with hematoxylin and eosin; (D,E) Picro-Mallo

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Scientists find that smooth muscles of the digestive system are sensitive to zero gravity

JANUARY 16, 2024byRUDN UniversityFundus of the gastric wall and jejunum of the Mongolian gerbil Meriones unguiculatus. Technique: (A–C,F,G) Staining with hematoxylin and eosin; (D,E) Picro-Mallo

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Case raises concern that sotatercept may be associated with serious and recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding

JANUARY 1, 2024byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhysicians should be aware of a potential serious adverse effect associated with sotatercept use. A case report detailing

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Case raises concern that sotatercept may be associated with serious and recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding

JANUARY 1, 2024byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhysicians should be aware of a potential serious adverse effect associated with sotatercept use. A case report detailing

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Bile acid breakthrough: Researchers team up for microbiome discoveries

FEBRUARY 27, 2024byMichigan State UniversityA 3D rendering of the enzyme bile salt hydrolase, or BSH. In a testament to land-grant collaboration, researchers at Michigan State University and Pen

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Bile acid breakthrough: Researchers team up for microbiome discoveries

FEBRUARY 27, 2024byMichigan State UniversityA 3D rendering of the enzyme bile salt hydrolase, or BSH. In a testament to land-grant collaboration, researchers at Michigan State University and Pen

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Biodiversity of gut bacteria is associated with sexual behavior

FEBRUARY 26, 2024by Andreas Fischer, Helmholtz Centre for Infection ResearchElectron micrograph of Segatella copri (strain HDD04). Credit: HZI/Mathias MueskenThe human body is colonized by a variety o

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Biodiversity of gut bacteria is associated with sexual behavior

FEBRUARY 26, 2024by Andreas Fischer, Helmholtz Centre for Infection ResearchElectron micrograph of Segatella copri (strain HDD04). Credit: HZI/Mathias MueskenThe human body is colonized by a variety o

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Why Do I Have Blood in My Stool?

Why Do I Have Blood in My Stool?Uncommon and Common Causes of GI BleedingByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on November 02, 2023Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDIt can be distres

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Why Do I Have Blood in My Stool?

Why Do I Have Blood in My Stool?Uncommon and Common Causes of GI BleedingByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on November 02, 2023Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDIt can be distres

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Bright Red Blood in Stool: Should I Worry?

Bright Red Blood in Stool: Should I Worry?Causes can range from hemorrhoids to cancerByJulie Wilkinson, BSN, RNUpdated on September 03, 2023Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff

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Bright Red Blood in Stool: Should I Worry?

Bright Red Blood in Stool: Should I Worry?Causes can range from hemorrhoids to cancerByJulie Wilkinson, BSN, RNUpdated on September 03, 2023Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff

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