'Organs-on-a-chip' system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological diseases

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers have developed an "organs-on-a-chip" system that replicates interactions between the brain, liver, and colon. Credit: Martin Trap

Updated on: February 21,2024 7

'Organs-on-a-chip' system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological diseases

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers have developed an "organs-on-a-chip" system that replicates interactions between the brain, liver, and colon. Credit: Martin Trap

Updated on:February 21,2024 7

Researchers call for regulation of direct-to-consumer microbiome tests

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientific research has linked a person's microbiome to everything from gut and mental health to immunity and pred

Updated on: March 19,2024 14

Researchers call for regulation of direct-to-consumer microbiome tests

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientific research has linked a person's microbiome to everything from gut and mental health to immunity and pred

Updated on:March 19,2024 14

Frequent Bowel Movements

Frequent Bowel MovementsByElizabeth PrattPublished on February 22, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDThe frequency of bowel movements varies between people, so what may

Updated on: March 26,2024 0

Frequent Bowel Movements

Frequent Bowel MovementsByElizabeth PrattPublished on February 22, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDThe frequency of bowel movements varies between people, so what may

Updated on:March 26,2024 0

Research hints at links between babies' microbiome and brain development

by Public Library of ScienceAn infant listening to a rhythmic pattern in the Auditory Development Lab at McMaster University (https://trainorlab.mcmaster.ca/) while their brain responses are meas

Updated on: April 23,2024 19

Research hints at links between babies' microbiome and brain development

by Public Library of ScienceAn infant listening to a rhythmic pattern in the Auditory Development Lab at McMaster University (https://trainorlab.mcmaster.ca/) while their brain responses are meas

Updated on:April 23,2024 19

A healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people

by University of CalgaryIntestinal dysbiosis with progressive Enterobacteriaceae enrichment in critical illness is associated with nosocomial infections.a, Taxonomic composition by relative abun

Updated on: June 08,2024 8

A healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people

by University of CalgaryIntestinal dysbiosis with progressive Enterobacteriaceae enrichment in critical illness is associated with nosocomial infections.a, Taxonomic composition by relative abun

Updated on:June 08,2024 8

Antibiotics can lead to fungal infection because of disruption to the gut's immune system

by University of BirminghamCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.Patients prescribed antibiotics in hospital are more likely to get fungal infections because of disruption to the immune system in t

Updated on: June 06,2024 6

Antibiotics can lead to fungal infection because of disruption to the gut's immune system

by University of BirminghamCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.Patients prescribed antibiotics in hospital are more likely to get fungal infections because of disruption to the immune system in t

Updated on:June 06,2024 6

New technique could improve liver fibrosis treatment

New technique could improve liver fibrosis treatmentby First Hospital of Jilin UniversityLocally estimated scatter plot smoothing estimated risk of steatosis (panels A and B) and advanced fibrosis (pa

Updated on: January 24,2024 17

New technique could improve liver fibrosis treatment

New technique could improve liver fibrosis treatmentby First Hospital of Jilin UniversityLocally estimated scatter plot smoothing estimated risk of steatosis (panels A and B) and advanced fibrosis (pa

Updated on:January 24,2024 17

Using the microbiome to promote muscle growth in muscle loss conditions such as ageing and cancer

by The Physiological SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf further research can identify the substances that the bacteria of the gut are making to help muscles grow following exercise, we mi

Updated on: March 26,2024 14

Using the microbiome to promote muscle growth in muscle loss conditions such as ageing and cancer

by The Physiological SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf further research can identify the substances that the bacteria of the gut are making to help muscles grow following exercise, we mi

Updated on:March 26,2024 14

Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia

by Elana GotkineAdding a cup of beans to the usual diet enhances the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer, according to a study published i

Updated on: January 24,2024 19

Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia

by Elana GotkineAdding a cup of beans to the usual diet enhances the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer, according to a study published i

Updated on:January 24,2024 19

Mouse study shows gut biome plays a role in social anxiety disorder

Mouse study shows gut biome plays a role in social anxiety disorderby Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSAD FMT modulates basal stress hormone corticosterone plasma levels. (A) Basal plasma corticosterone is

Updated on: January 24,2024 22

Mouse study shows gut biome plays a role in social anxiety disorder

Mouse study shows gut biome plays a role in social anxiety disorderby Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSAD FMT modulates basal stress hormone corticosterone plasma levels. (A) Basal plasma corticosterone is

Updated on:January 24,2024 22

New research may pave the way to better treatments for Crohn's disease

by Stony Brook UniversityIL-17A acts on unique cell types to regulate intestinal function. Under normal conditions, IL-17A acts on stem cells to promote their differentiation into secretory epith

Updated on: April 29,2024 14

New research may pave the way to better treatments for Crohn's disease

by Stony Brook UniversityIL-17A acts on unique cell types to regulate intestinal function. Under normal conditions, IL-17A acts on stem cells to promote their differentiation into secretory epith

Updated on:April 29,2024 14

Colorectal cancer in context: How the food environment affects the gut

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is expected to claim more than52,000 American lives in 2022, and if this year

Updated on: June 08,2024 7

Colorectal cancer in context: How the food environment affects the gut

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is expected to claim more than52,000 American lives in 2022, and if this year

Updated on:June 08,2024 7