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

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

Consuming grapes modulates the human microbiome with potential benefits for health

by California Table Grape CommissionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe results of a human study published inScientific Reportsinvestigated the potential of grapes to modulate the human m

Updated on: May 23,2024

Consuming grapes modulates the human microbiome with potential benefits for health

by California Table Grape CommissionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe results of a human study published inScientific Reportsinvestigated the potential of grapes to modulate the human m

Updated on:May 23,2024

Widespread use of antacids continues despite long-term health risks, education campaigns

by University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new UNSW study has found that national initiatives were unsuccessful in reducing prolonged use of anti-acid medicines for gastrointestin

Updated on: June 06,2024

Widespread use of antacids continues despite long-term health risks, education campaigns

by University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new UNSW study has found that national initiatives were unsuccessful in reducing prolonged use of anti-acid medicines for gastrointestin

Updated on:June 06,2024

Yes, inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease are linked

by McMaster UniversityElena Verdu is a professor of medicine and scientist in the Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute at McMaster University Credit: McMaster UniversityMcMaster U

Updated on: May 21,2024

Yes, inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease are linked

by McMaster UniversityElena Verdu is a professor of medicine and scientist in the Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute at McMaster University Credit: McMaster UniversityMcMaster U

Updated on:May 21,2024

Highly acidic foods can increase breast cancer recurrence and mortality among past smokers

by Padma Nagappan,San Diego State UniversityDiets higher in acidic foods such as meats and certain cheese can increase the risk for cancer survivors, especially if they smoked. Credit: Alkalife.

Updated on: June 17,2024

Highly acidic foods can increase breast cancer recurrence and mortality among past smokers

by Padma Nagappan,San Diego State UniversityDiets higher in acidic foods such as meats and certain cheese can increase the risk for cancer survivors, especially if they smoked. Credit: Alkalife.

Updated on:June 17,2024

Recurrent infections of salmonella can lead to colitis

by Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteRecurrent infections of Salmonella, a common human food poisoning pathogen, can lead to colitis. Credit: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discov

Updated on: May 23,2024

Recurrent infections of salmonella can lead to colitis

by Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteRecurrent infections of Salmonella, a common human food poisoning pathogen, can lead to colitis. Credit: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discov

Updated on:May 23,2024

GERD in children linked to anemia, iron deficiency

by Elana GotkineGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with anemia or iron deficiency among children, according to a study published online Dec. 26 inDiagnostics.Vasile Valeriu Lup

Updated on: June 25,2024

GERD in children linked to anemia, iron deficiency

by Elana GotkineGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with anemia or iron deficiency among children, according to a study published online Dec. 26 inDiagnostics.Vasile Valeriu Lup

Updated on:June 25,2024

Stents inspired by paper-cutting art can deliver drugs to the GI tract

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe device has two key elements -- a soft, stretchy tube made of silicone-based rubber, and a plastic coating etched with needles that pop up when the tube

Updated on: May 21,2024

Stents inspired by paper-cutting art can deliver drugs to the GI tract

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe device has two key elements -- a soft, stretchy tube made of silicone-based rubber, and a plastic coating etched with needles that pop up when the tube

Updated on:May 21,2024

FDA approves first pill to treat moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease

by Cara MurezPatients with Crohn's disease have a new treatment option, following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of a pill called Rinvoq (upadacitinib).Rinvoq is meant to treat adults

Updated on: February 19,2024

FDA approves first pill to treat moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease

by Cara MurezPatients with Crohn's disease have a new treatment option, following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of a pill called Rinvoq (upadacitinib).Rinvoq is meant to treat adults

Updated on:February 19,2024

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

Updated on: June 08,2024

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

Updated on:June 08,2024

Repeated psychological stress is linked with irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms

by Tokyo University of ScienceThe study found that emotionally-stressed (ES) mice exhibited diarrhea-like symptoms and visceral hyperalgesia without histological changes in the intestinal tract,

Updated on: June 22,2024

Repeated psychological stress is linked with irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms

by Tokyo University of ScienceThe study found that emotionally-stressed (ES) mice exhibited diarrhea-like symptoms and visceral hyperalgesia without histological changes in the intestinal tract,

Updated on:June 22,2024