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

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

Giant spider provides promise of pain relief for irritable bowel syndrome

by University of QueenslandTwo pain blocking peptides were found in the spider venom. Credit: University of QueenslandMolecules from the venom of one of the world's largest spiders could help

Updated on: June 06,2024

Giant spider provides promise of pain relief for irritable bowel syndrome

by University of QueenslandTwo pain blocking peptides were found in the spider venom. Credit: University of QueenslandMolecules from the venom of one of the world's largest spiders could help

Updated on:June 06,2024

Expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallo

Updated on: March 12,2024

Expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallo

Updated on:March 12,2024

'Infect and forget': A dose of hookworms could help patients manage inflammatory bowel disease

by Inflammatory Bowel DiseasesCredit: Fernandolive on Wikimedia CommonsCould a dose of hookworms provide a medication-free alternative to people with inflammatory bowel disease? The Malaghan Institute

Updated on: June 20,2024

'Infect and forget': A dose of hookworms could help patients manage inflammatory bowel disease

by Inflammatory Bowel DiseasesCredit: Fernandolive on Wikimedia CommonsCould a dose of hookworms provide a medication-free alternative to people with inflammatory bowel disease? The Malaghan Institute

Updated on:June 20,2024

Researcher uncovers link between ultra-processed foods and Crohn's disease

by Fram Dinshaw,McMaster UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMcMaster University professor Neeraj Narula has discovered that consuming large amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can in

Updated on: April 09,2024

Researcher uncovers link between ultra-processed foods and Crohn's disease

by Fram Dinshaw,McMaster UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMcMaster University professor Neeraj Narula has discovered that consuming large amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can in

Updated on:April 09,2024

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

Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study shows

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA growing pile of evidence indicates that the tens of trillions of microbes that normally live in our intestines—the so

Updated on: June 01,2024

Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study shows

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA growing pile of evidence indicates that the tens of trillions of microbes that normally live in our intestines—the so

Updated on:June 01,2024

Quitting smoking could lead to major changes in gut bacteria

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking leads to major changes in intestinal bacteria, according to new research. But just what the changes mean will need further i

Updated on: June 06,2024

Quitting smoking could lead to major changes in gut bacteria

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking leads to major changes in intestinal bacteria, according to new research. But just what the changes mean will need further i

Updated on:June 06,2024

Scientists develop mathematical index to distinguish healthy microbiome from diseased

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicWhat causes some people to develop chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, cancer and metabolic syndrome while others stay healthy? A major c

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists develop mathematical index to distinguish healthy microbiome from diseased

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicWhat causes some people to develop chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, cancer and metabolic syndrome while others stay healthy? A major c

Updated on:June 03,2024

Gay men are two times more likely to have inflammatory bowel disease, according to new research

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGay men are more than twice as likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than heterosexual men when both populations e

Updated on: June 17,2024

Gay men are two times more likely to have inflammatory bowel disease, according to new research

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGay men are more than twice as likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than heterosexual men when both populations e

Updated on:June 17,2024

Transient and long-term disruption of gut microbes after antibiotics

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamSummarized WSS scores. The top 10 species that were abundant across all individuals (n = 36) from the three data sets (control and single antibi

Updated on: June 06,2024

Transient and long-term disruption of gut microbes after antibiotics

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamSummarized WSS scores. The top 10 species that were abundant across all individuals (n = 36) from the three data sets (control and single antibi

Updated on:June 06,2024