New study puts gut microbiome at the center of Parkinson's disease pathogenesis

by Bob Shepard,University of Alabama at BirminghamThe study, utilizing the relatively new field of metagenomics, demonstrated an imbalance in the gut microbiome of patients with Parkinson’s dise

Updated on: April 29,2024

New study puts gut microbiome at the center of Parkinson's disease pathogenesis

by Bob Shepard,University of Alabama at BirminghamThe study, utilizing the relatively new field of metagenomics, demonstrated an imbalance in the gut microbiome of patients with Parkinson’s dise

Updated on:April 29,2024

Under 40? What you should know about testicular cancer

by Alex Osiadacz, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainApril is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and for young men, it's a good time to recognize the signs of testicular can

Updated on: February 21,2024

Under 40? What you should know about testicular cancer

by Alex Osiadacz, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainApril is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and for young men, it's a good time to recognize the signs of testicular can

Updated on:February 21,2024

Study reveals high prevalence of alcohol, opioid use among patients with Crohn's disease

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit:Gastro Hep Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.gastha.2023.03.019Newly diagnosed people with Crohn's disease (CD) in the United Sta

Updated on: April 03,2024

Study reveals high prevalence of alcohol, opioid use among patients with Crohn's disease

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit:Gastro Hep Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.gastha.2023.03.019Newly diagnosed people with Crohn's disease (CD) in the United Sta

Updated on:April 03,2024

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

Updated on: March 15,2024

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

Updated on:March 15,2024

Why gut bacteria are becoming key suspects in autoimmune diseases

by Ian Le Guillou, Horizon Magazine,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineResearchers found that high-salt diets reduce the amount of good bacteria found in the gut and affect our im

Updated on: May 17,2024

Why gut bacteria are becoming key suspects in autoimmune diseases

by Ian Le Guillou, Horizon Magazine,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineResearchers found that high-salt diets reduce the amount of good bacteria found in the gut and affect our im

Updated on:May 17,2024

Discoveries reshape understanding of gut microbiome

by Oklahoma Medical Research FoundationFigure depicting the mucus barrier. Credit: Val Altounian/AAASThe human gut is home to microorganisms that outnumber our cells by a factor of 10 to 1. Now, disco

Updated on: April 29,2024

Discoveries reshape understanding of gut microbiome

by Oklahoma Medical Research FoundationFigure depicting the mucus barrier. Credit: Val Altounian/AAASThe human gut is home to microorganisms that outnumber our cells by a factor of 10 to 1. Now, disco

Updated on:April 29,2024

Country of birth is a key factor in assessing risk for conditions favorable to stomach cancer development

Country of birth is a key factor in assessing risk for conditions favorable to stomach cancer developmentbyUniversity of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Doma

Updated on: January 24,2024

Country of birth is a key factor in assessing risk for conditions favorable to stomach cancer development

Country of birth is a key factor in assessing risk for conditions favorable to stomach cancer developmentbyUniversity of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Doma

Updated on:January 24,2024

Antibiotics affect breast milk microbiota in mothers of preterm infants

by University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team led by researchers at the University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children has found that mothers of preterm babies have highly ind

Updated on: June 06,2024

Antibiotics affect breast milk microbiota in mothers of preterm infants

by University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team led by researchers at the University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children has found that mothers of preterm babies have highly ind

Updated on:June 06,2024

Revolutionizing probiotic therapy: The emergence of CRISPR-Cas engineered strains

byNanJing Agricultural UniversityCRISPR-based genome editing in probiotics. Credit: BioDesign ResearchProbiotics, defined as live microorganisms beneficial to health, have shown promise in areas

Updated on: January 24,2024

Revolutionizing probiotic therapy: The emergence of CRISPR-Cas engineered strains

byNanJing Agricultural UniversityCRISPR-based genome editing in probiotics. Credit: BioDesign ResearchProbiotics, defined as live microorganisms beneficial to health, have shown promise in areas

Updated on:January 24,2024

Researchers find gut microbes can affect COVID vaccine response

byKarolinska InstitutetChanges in alpha diversity and bacterial genus from fecal samples collected at the baseline, to predict spike IgG titers in individuals. a Study design. b Alpha diversity

Updated on: January 24,2024

Researchers find gut microbes can affect COVID vaccine response

byKarolinska InstitutetChanges in alpha diversity and bacterial genus from fecal samples collected at the baseline, to predict spike IgG titers in individuals. a Study design. b Alpha diversity

Updated on:January 24,2024

Algae shown to improve gastrointestinal health

by University of California - San DiegoGraphical abstract for algae and human gastrointestinal health study. Credit: Mayfield Lab, UC San DiegoA widespread, fast-growing plant calledChlamyd

Updated on: March 13,2024

Algae shown to improve gastrointestinal health

by University of California - San DiegoGraphical abstract for algae and human gastrointestinal health study. Credit: Mayfield Lab, UC San DiegoA widespread, fast-growing plant calledChlamyd

Updated on:March 13,2024

Nutritionally balanced and whole-food-based, fiber-rich diet is beneficial to gut health

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesInfluence of foods and nutrition on the gut microbiome. Credit: Zhang PingThe gut microbiome, or gut microbiota, also termed commensal, refers to the e

Updated on: March 28,2024

Nutritionally balanced and whole-food-based, fiber-rich diet is beneficial to gut health

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesInfluence of foods and nutrition on the gut microbiome. Credit: Zhang PingThe gut microbiome, or gut microbiota, also termed commensal, refers to the e

Updated on:March 28,2024