Engineered probiotic successfully ameliorates ulcerative colitis in animal models

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.07.028Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering (

Updated on: September 04,2024

Engineered probiotic successfully ameliorates ulcerative colitis in animal models

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.07.028Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering (

Updated on:September 04,2024

How fit is your gut microbiome? New research shows duration and not intensity of exercise is most important

by University of CalgaryAdults working out in the gym at University of Calgary. Credit: Riley Brandt (University of Calgary).Exercise has many benefits—strengthening muscles and bones, preventing

Updated on: May 28,2024

How fit is your gut microbiome? New research shows duration and not intensity of exercise is most important

by University of CalgaryAdults working out in the gym at University of Calgary. Credit: Riley Brandt (University of Calgary).Exercise has many benefits—strengthening muscles and bones, preventing

Updated on:May 28,2024

The phageome: A hidden kingdom within your gut

Updated on: August 15,2024

The phageome: A hidden kingdom within your gut

Updated on:August 15,2024

New reproductive health restrictions have not driven OB-GYNs out of states with abortion bans

Updated on: May 05,2025

New reproductive health restrictions have not driven OB-GYNs out of states with abortion bans

Updated on:May 05,2025

Common medications accumulate in gut bacteria, which may reduce drug effectiveness and alter the gut microbiome

by UK Research and InnovationCommonly used drugs accumulate in our gut bacteria, which can change the drugs' effectiveness and affect the bacteria's metabolism. Credit: Copyright: Aleksandra K

Updated on: May 28,2024

Common medications accumulate in gut bacteria, which may reduce drug effectiveness and alter the gut microbiome

by UK Research and InnovationCommonly used drugs accumulate in our gut bacteria, which can change the drugs' effectiveness and affect the bacteria's metabolism. Credit: Copyright: Aleksandra K

Updated on:May 28,2024

Bile acids boost gut regeneration

by Nik Papageorgiou,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneMouse intestinal crypts. Credit: K. Schoonjans (EPFL)Researchers at EPFL have made a surprising discovery about how bile acids act as

Updated on: June 28,2024

Bile acids boost gut regeneration

by Nik Papageorgiou,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneMouse intestinal crypts. Credit: K. Schoonjans (EPFL)Researchers at EPFL have made a surprising discovery about how bile acids act as

Updated on:June 28,2024

Study: High lifetime risk of celiac disease in Sweden

by Karolinska InstitutetFigure 1: Age-standardized incidence rate of coeliac disease per 100 000 person-years in Sweden 1990–2015. GAM, generalized additive model. Credit: DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-202

Updated on: April 03,2024

Study: High lifetime risk of celiac disease in Sweden

by Karolinska InstitutetFigure 1: Age-standardized incidence rate of coeliac disease per 100 000 person-years in Sweden 1990–2015. GAM, generalized additive model. Credit: DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-202

Updated on:April 03,2024

The weird and wonderful things lost then found inside the human body

The weird and wonderful things lost then found inside the human bodyby Adam Taylor,The ConversationA dead but fully intact fly inside a man’s transverse colon. Credit:Official journal of t

Updated on: January 24,2024

The weird and wonderful things lost then found inside the human body

The weird and wonderful things lost then found inside the human bodyby Adam Taylor,The ConversationA dead but fully intact fly inside a man’s transverse colon. Credit:Official journal of t

Updated on:January 24,2024

Research into use of diabetes medication for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePatients with localized prostate cancer have a good chance of survival, but mortality rates among those with advanced, metastatic forms of

Updated on: January 04,2024

Research into use of diabetes medication for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePatients with localized prostate cancer have a good chance of survival, but mortality rates among those with advanced, metastatic forms of

Updated on:January 04,2024

ACG issues guidelines for C. diff management in adults

In clinical guidelines issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published online May 19 in theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the management

Updated on: February 21,2024

ACG issues guidelines for C. diff management in adults

In clinical guidelines issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published online May 19 in theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the management

Updated on:February 21,2024

Good news for patients waiting for stoma reversal surgery

by Lancaster UniversityAtrophy in the functional vs. defunctioned intestine. (a) Average villus height (VH) in functional (●) and defunctioned (■) ileum (n = 12 paired samples,p = 0.0001).

Updated on: June 25,2024

Good news for patients waiting for stoma reversal surgery

by Lancaster UniversityAtrophy in the functional vs. defunctioned intestine. (a) Average villus height (VH) in functional (●) and defunctioned (■) ileum (n = 12 paired samples,p = 0.0001).

Updated on:June 25,2024

FDA approves velsipity for moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis in adults

FDA approves velsipity for moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis in adultsby Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approvedVelsipity(etrasimod) for adults with moderately t

Updated on: January 24,2024

FDA approves velsipity for moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis in adults

FDA approves velsipity for moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis in adultsby Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approvedVelsipity(etrasimod) for adults with moderately t

Updated on:January 24,2024