Researchers find that pressure in the biliary system leads to tissue changes in the liver

by Katrin Boes,Max Planck SocietyMicroscopy image of liver tissue with bile canaliculi revealing the apical bulkheads co-stained in magenta and green. Credit: Mayer et al. / EMBO reports (2023)

Updated on: April 09,2024

Researchers find that pressure in the biliary system leads to tissue changes in the liver

by Katrin Boes,Max Planck SocietyMicroscopy image of liver tissue with bile canaliculi revealing the apical bulkheads co-stained in magenta and green. Credit: Mayer et al. / EMBO reports (2023)

Updated on:April 09,2024

A disease trigger for pancreatitis has been identified

by Technical University MunichA Calcium channel is involved in the development of pancreatitis Credit: Prof. Dr. Heiko WittPatients suffering from chronic pancreatitis experience an either recurr

Updated on: April 01,2024

A disease trigger for pancreatitis has been identified

by Technical University MunichA Calcium channel is involved in the development of pancreatitis Credit: Prof. Dr. Heiko WittPatients suffering from chronic pancreatitis experience an either recurr

Updated on:April 01,2024

Antibodies help keep harmful forms of gut fungi in check

by Bridget Kuehn,Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntibody protection against harmful forms of fungi in the gut may be disrupted in some patients with Crohn's disease—a con

Updated on: June 06,2024

Antibodies help keep harmful forms of gut fungi in check

by Bridget Kuehn,Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntibody protection against harmful forms of fungi in the gut may be disrupted in some patients with Crohn's disease—a con

Updated on:June 06,2024

Exploring the mechanisms behind swallowing

by Anke Brodmerkel,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineGraphical Abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.04.025Sensory cells in the vagus nerve can detect and

Updated on: May 21,2024

Exploring the mechanisms behind swallowing

by Anke Brodmerkel,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineGraphical Abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.04.025Sensory cells in the vagus nerve can detect and

Updated on:May 21,2024

Postbiotics: The new kid in the gut health family

by Senaka Ranadheera,University of MelbourneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to our health, most of us have heard of prebiotics and probiotics and know something about their benefi

Updated on: March 30,2024

Postbiotics: The new kid in the gut health family

by Senaka Ranadheera,University of MelbourneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to our health, most of us have heard of prebiotics and probiotics and know something about their benefi

Updated on:March 30,2024

The "gold" in breast milk

by University of BonnThe photo shows Professor Dorothee Viemann (right) and Dr. Sabine Pirr, senior physician at the intensive care unit for premature and full-term infants at Hannover Medical Sc

Updated on: May 28,2024

The "gold" in breast milk

by University of BonnThe photo shows Professor Dorothee Viemann (right) and Dr. Sabine Pirr, senior physician at the intensive care unit for premature and full-term infants at Hannover Medical Sc

Updated on:May 28,2024

Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia

Updated on: March 13,2024

Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia

Updated on:March 13,2024

Heavy antibiotic use tied to development of Crohn's, colitis

The more antibiotics that seniors take, the greater their risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study suggests.The findings could help explain some of the increase inCrohn's diseas

Updated on: June 28,2024

Heavy antibiotic use tied to development of Crohn's, colitis

The more antibiotics that seniors take, the greater their risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study suggests.The findings could help explain some of the increase inCrohn's diseas

Updated on:June 28,2024

Gut bacteria influence brain development

by University of ViennaSeki et al. have established a comprehensive, time-resolved profile of microbiota, immune, and neurophysiological development in premature infants. Their research linked ea

Updated on: February 19,2024

Gut bacteria influence brain development

by University of ViennaSeki et al. have established a comprehensive, time-resolved profile of microbiota, immune, and neurophysiological development in premature infants. Their research linked ea

Updated on:February 19,2024

Study highlights progesterone's protective potential against Parkinson's

by Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumGraphical abstract. Credit:Cells(2023). DOI: 10.3390/cells12081206The nerve cells of the gastrointestinal tract communicate with those of the brain and spin

Updated on: April 09,2024

Study highlights progesterone's protective potential against Parkinson's

by Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumGraphical abstract. Credit:Cells(2023). DOI: 10.3390/cells12081206The nerve cells of the gastrointestinal tract communicate with those of the brain and spin

Updated on:April 09,2024

Metagenomic analyses used to identify changes in the gut microbiome after spinal cord injury

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing metagenomic sequencing, researchers have identified changes in populations of bacteria and viruses that occur after spin

Updated on: March 28,2024

Metagenomic analyses used to identify changes in the gut microbiome after spinal cord injury

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing metagenomic sequencing, researchers have identified changes in populations of bacteria and viruses that occur after spin

Updated on:March 28,2024

Gut bacteria associated with animal-based diet may mitigate risk of cardiovascular disease

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityCredit: Veronika Kivenson of the OSU College of ScienceOregon State University researchers have found that a type of common gut bacteria sometimes assoc

Updated on: March 26,2024

Gut bacteria associated with animal-based diet may mitigate risk of cardiovascular disease

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityCredit: Veronika Kivenson of the OSU College of ScienceOregon State University researchers have found that a type of common gut bacteria sometimes assoc

Updated on:March 26,2024