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Individualized mosaics of microbial strains transfer from the maternal to the infant gut

Individualized mosaics of microbial strains transfer from the maternal to the infant gut

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainMicrobial communities in the intestine—also known as the gut microbiome—are vital for human digestion, metabolism and r

Individualized mosaics of microbial strains transfer from the maternal to the infant gut

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainMicrobial communities in the intestine—also known as the gut microbiome—are vital for human digestion, metabolism and r
The FODMAP diet is everywhere, but researchers warn it's not for weight loss

The FODMAP diet is everywhere, but researchers warn it's not for weight loss

by Jane Varney,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageTheFODMAP dietisused to help manageirritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but it's becoming more popular. Now blogge

The FODMAP diet is everywhere, but researchers warn it's not for weight loss

by Jane Varney,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageTheFODMAP dietisused to help manageirritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but it's becoming more popular. Now blogge
Climate change linked to spread of diarrheal illness

Climate change linked to spread of diarrheal illness

by University of SurreyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Surrey reveals that temperature, day length and humidity are linked to the increased spread of a diarrhe

Climate change linked to spread of diarrheal illness

by University of SurreyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Surrey reveals that temperature, day length and humidity are linked to the increased spread of a diarrhe
C-section babies have microbiome deficit, but catch up over time

C-section babies have microbiome deficit, but catch up over time

(HealthDay)—Infants born by cesarean section initially have less diverse gut bacteria than those delivered vaginally, but they catch up within a few years, new research reveals.The researchers also fo

C-section babies have microbiome deficit, but catch up over time

(HealthDay)—Infants born by cesarean section initially have less diverse gut bacteria than those delivered vaginally, but they catch up within a few years, new research reveals.The researchers also fo
Uncovering the links between diet, gut health and immunity

Uncovering the links between diet, gut health and immunity

by University of SydneyModel of high protein diet in the induction of sIgA response. High protein diet feeding promotes succinate production by the gut microbiota. High levels of luminal succinat

Uncovering the links between diet, gut health and immunity

by University of SydneyModel of high protein diet in the induction of sIgA response. High protein diet feeding promotes succinate production by the gut microbiota. High levels of luminal succinat
Glial cells crucial to maintaining healthy gut immunity

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

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
New live bacterial product for stubborn superbug improves quality of life

New live bacterial product for stubborn superbug improves quality of life

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonVisual abstract. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.53570Kevin Garey, a professor of pharmacy practice and trans

New live bacterial product for stubborn superbug improves quality of life

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonVisual abstract. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.53570Kevin Garey, a professor of pharmacy practice and trans
World's first mini organ transportation to a patient with ulcerative colitis

World's first mini organ transportation to a patient with ulcerative colitis

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityAutologous intestinal organoids of ulcerative colitis patients are delivered for transplantation by GI endoscopists. Credit: Department of Gastroenterology and He

World's first mini organ transportation to a patient with ulcerative colitis

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityAutologous intestinal organoids of ulcerative colitis patients are delivered for transplantation by GI endoscopists. Credit: Department of Gastroenterology and He
Negative financial shock increases loneliness in older adults

Negative financial shock increases loneliness in older adults

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainOlder adults suffering a financial shock, defined as a loss of income, experienced elevated levels of loneliness, but this

Negative financial shock increases loneliness in older adults

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainOlder adults suffering a financial shock, defined as a loss of income, experienced elevated levels of loneliness, but this
A poo dose a day may keep bipolar away. When it comes to mental health, what else could poo do?

A poo dose a day may keep bipolar away. When it comes to mental health, what else could poo do?

by Jessica Green & Gordon Parker,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn a world first, two Australians with bipolar have had poo transplants, their symptoms improved, and their cases w

A poo dose a day may keep bipolar away. When it comes to mental health, what else could poo do?

by Jessica Green & Gordon Parker,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn a world first, two Australians with bipolar have had poo transplants, their symptoms improved, and their cases w
Study finds higher levels of common diet-associated microbe elevates heart failure risk

Study finds higher levels of common diet-associated microbe elevates heart failure risk

by Cleveland ClinicIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthNew research at Cleveland Clinic expands

Study finds higher levels of common diet-associated microbe elevates heart failure risk

by Cleveland ClinicIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthNew research at Cleveland Clinic expands
Acetaldehyde dehydrogenases in liver zonation and liver cancer

Acetaldehyde dehydrogenases in liver zonation and liver cancer

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.(a) A cartoon showing the hepatic architecture with layers of hepatic cords, central veins (CV), and portal triads (PT) that contain portal veins, hepatic arteries, and

Acetaldehyde dehydrogenases in liver zonation and liver cancer

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.(a) A cartoon showing the hepatic architecture with layers of hepatic cords, central veins (CV), and portal triads (PT) that contain portal veins, hepatic arteries, and