Study suggests foods like licorice can be used to 'landscape' your gut

by Paul SissonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at San Diego State University suggests that ancient viruses called biophages may be just the set of garden tools needed to cultivate

Updated on: April 20,2024

Study suggests foods like licorice can be used to 'landscape' your gut

by Paul SissonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at San Diego State University suggests that ancient viruses called biophages may be just the set of garden tools needed to cultivate

Updated on:April 20,2024

Fighting off food poisoning depends on the time of day

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterScanning electron micrograph shows segmented filamentous bacteria attaching to the intestinal surface of a mouse. More bacteria attach during the night than durin

Updated on: June 22,2024

Fighting off food poisoning depends on the time of day

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterScanning electron micrograph shows segmented filamentous bacteria attaching to the intestinal surface of a mouse. More bacteria attach during the night than durin

Updated on:June 22,2024

Severe form of inflammatory bowel disease linked to a strain of mouth bacteria

by University of New South WalesDr Zhang has been studying the links between the C. concisus bacterium (pictured) and gut health for over a decade. Her team captured this photo of the bacterium v

Updated on: April 24,2024

Severe form of inflammatory bowel disease linked to a strain of mouth bacteria

by University of New South WalesDr Zhang has been studying the links between the C. concisus bacterium (pictured) and gut health for over a decade. Her team captured this photo of the bacterium v

Updated on:April 24,2024

Study: Mother's gut microbiota may shape metabolism of offspring

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions across Japan has found that in mice, a mother's gut microbiota may shape

Updated on: April 24,2024

Study: Mother's gut microbiota may shape metabolism of offspring

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions across Japan has found that in mice, a mother's gut microbiota may shape

Updated on:April 24,2024

Depression linked to bowel conditions

by Kate Wighton,Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has found depression is more common among people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis in the years before th

Updated on: April 01,2024

Depression linked to bowel conditions

by Kate Wighton,Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has found depression is more common among people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis in the years before th

Updated on:April 01,2024

Fecal transplants may reduce alcohol use, early research suggests

by Jackie Kruszewski,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Virginia Commonwealth University researcher has published preliminary but striking evidence that shows the transpl

Updated on: March 13,2024

Fecal transplants may reduce alcohol use, early research suggests

by Jackie Kruszewski,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Virginia Commonwealth University researcher has published preliminary but striking evidence that shows the transpl

Updated on:March 13,2024

Glial cells crucial to maintaining healthy gut immunity

by The Francis Crick InstituteA cross-section through a mouse gut showing enteric glia cells (red) and the parasite H. polygyrus (blue). Credit: The Francis Crick InstituteResearchers at the Fran

Updated on: May 23,2024

Glial cells crucial to maintaining healthy gut immunity

by The Francis Crick InstituteA cross-section through a mouse gut showing enteric glia cells (red) and the parasite H. polygyrus (blue). Credit: The Francis Crick InstituteResearchers at the Fran

Updated on:May 23,2024

Targeting the 'second brain' to fight diabetes

by Université catholique de LouvainPatrice Cani (UCLouvain) and Claude Knauf (INSERM) have discovered a 'jammer' that blocks communication between the gut and the brain, thus preventing p

Updated on: April 01,2024

Targeting the 'second brain' to fight diabetes

by Université catholique de LouvainPatrice Cani (UCLouvain) and Claude Knauf (INSERM) have discovered a 'jammer' that blocks communication between the gut and the brain, thus preventing p

Updated on:April 01,2024

Living with dogs (but not cats) as a toddler might protect against Crohn's disease

by American Gastroenterological AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaYoung children who grow up with a dog

Updated on: March 26,2024

Living with dogs (but not cats) as a toddler might protect against Crohn's disease

by American Gastroenterological AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaYoung children who grow up with a dog

Updated on:March 26,2024

Altered microbiome after antibiotics in early life shown to impact lifespan

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: AI-generated imageA team of researchers from SAHMRI and Flinders University has found a link between the type of microbiome th

Updated on: May 23,2024

Altered microbiome after antibiotics in early life shown to impact lifespan

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: AI-generated imageA team of researchers from SAHMRI and Flinders University has found a link between the type of microbiome th

Updated on:May 23,2024

Alpinia hainanensis has potential to help treat ulcerative colitis

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesAlpinia hainanensis. Credit: Ji KailongUlcerative colitis (UC) is a nonspecific, chronic and recurrent inflammatory bowel disease. Alpinia plants (Zing

Updated on: June 14,2024

Alpinia hainanensis has potential to help treat ulcerative colitis

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesAlpinia hainanensis. Credit: Ji KailongUlcerative colitis (UC) is a nonspecific, chronic and recurrent inflammatory bowel disease. Alpinia plants (Zing

Updated on:June 14,2024

Best practice advice for diagnosing, managing NAFLD in lean individuals

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is well recognized as a leading cause of chronic liver disease, affecting more tha

Updated on: March 12,2024

Best practice advice for diagnosing, managing NAFLD in lean individuals

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is well recognized as a leading cause of chronic liver disease, affecting more tha

Updated on:March 12,2024