Study in mice demonstrates how gut bacteria help ward off viruses to make animals resistant to infection

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe role of the gut microbiome in disease and health has been well established. Yet, how the bacteria residing in our guts protect us from viral

Updated on: June 25,2024 3

Study in mice demonstrates how gut bacteria help ward off viruses to make animals resistant to infection

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe role of the gut microbiome in disease and health has been well established. Yet, how the bacteria residing in our guts protect us from viral

Updated on:June 25,2024 3

Cure found for rare form of inflammatory bowel disease

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA rare genetic condition which causes inflammatory bowel disease can be successfully treated by bone marrow transplant, accordin

Updated on: June 22,2024 8

Cure found for rare form of inflammatory bowel disease

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA rare genetic condition which causes inflammatory bowel disease can be successfully treated by bone marrow transplant, accordin

Updated on:June 22,2024 8

Fecal transplant throws new light on inflammatory bowel disease

by University of GroningenHow the adoptive transfer of altered gut microbiota is sufficient to disrupt/restore intestinal tissue homeostasis. Credit: Markus Schwalbe and Sahar El Aidy, University

Updated on: June 22,2024 5

Fecal transplant throws new light on inflammatory bowel disease

by University of GroningenHow the adoptive transfer of altered gut microbiota is sufficient to disrupt/restore intestinal tissue homeostasis. Credit: Markus Schwalbe and Sahar El Aidy, University

Updated on:June 22,2024 5

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 6

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 6

Understanding gut microbiota, one cell at a time

by Waseda UniversityCredit: Waseda UniversityA population of microorganisms living in our intestine, known as the gut microbiota, plays a crucial role in controlling our metabolism and reducing t

Updated on: June 01,2024 3

Understanding gut microbiota, one cell at a time

by Waseda UniversityCredit: Waseda UniversityA population of microorganisms living in our intestine, known as the gut microbiota, plays a crucial role in controlling our metabolism and reducing t

Updated on:June 01,2024 3

UK-wide study shows children with gastrointestinal symptoms should be included in COVID-19 testing strategies

by Queen's University Belfast'COVID Warrior' Rachel Murray aged seven from Belfast. Credit: Queen's University, BelfastOver 1,000 children from Northern Ireland, Scotland, England

Updated on: March 28,2024 19

UK-wide study shows children with gastrointestinal symptoms should be included in COVID-19 testing strategies

by Queen's University Belfast'COVID Warrior' Rachel Murray aged seven from Belfast. Credit: Queen's University, BelfastOver 1,000 children from Northern Ireland, Scotland, England

Updated on:March 28,2024 19

Exploring shifts in the human gut microbiome due to COVID-19

by University of LuxembourgSample collection and study design. Schematic of the project study design, including cohort composition, and data analyses. Credit:Microbiome(2023). DOI: 10

Updated on: May 21,2024 8

Exploring shifts in the human gut microbiome due to COVID-19

by University of LuxembourgSample collection and study design. Schematic of the project study design, including cohort composition, and data analyses. Credit:Microbiome(2023). DOI: 10

Updated on:May 21,2024 8

Endoscopy COVID-19 testing requirements disproportionately impact medically underserved communities

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolExamples of patient-, provider-, and system-level barriers to colorectal cancer screening. Credit:Gastroenterology(2022). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastr

Updated on: May 28,2024 7

Endoscopy COVID-19 testing requirements disproportionately impact medically underserved communities

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolExamples of patient-, provider-, and system-level barriers to colorectal cancer screening. Credit:Gastroenterology(2022). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastr

Updated on:May 28,2024 7

Chain of events leading to dangerous intestinal disorder in preemies

by Johns Hopkins UniversityThe left slide shows disrupted and damaged tissue brought about by necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in the intestinal lining of a neonatal mouse. A dramatic difference i

Updated on: June 28,2024 4

Chain of events leading to dangerous intestinal disorder in preemies

by Johns Hopkins UniversityThe left slide shows disrupted and damaged tissue brought about by necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in the intestinal lining of a neonatal mouse. A dramatic difference i

Updated on:June 28,2024 4

Can exercise play a role in the link between the gut and the brain?

by Jamie Wetherbe,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUntil about 10 years ago, most clinicians only looked at the brain when finding ways to treat patients with Pa

Updated on: March 26,2024 14

Can exercise play a role in the link between the gut and the brain?

by Jamie Wetherbe,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUntil about 10 years ago, most clinicians only looked at the brain when finding ways to treat patients with Pa

Updated on:March 26,2024 14

Clues to brain health may lie in the gut

by Laura Williamson, American Heart Association News,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFood cravings. Everybody gets them.Smelling brownies in the oven. Hearing a commer

Updated on: June 28,2024 3

Clues to brain health may lie in the gut

by Laura Williamson, American Heart Association News,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFood cravings. Everybody gets them.Smelling brownies in the oven. Hearing a commer

Updated on:June 28,2024 3

Transporter's role in gut barrier linked to intestinal dysfunction

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe cotransporter NKCC1 moves sodium, potassium and chloride ions across the cell membrane of many cell types, including intestin

Updated on: March 12,2024 12

Transporter's role in gut barrier linked to intestinal dysfunction

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe cotransporter NKCC1 moves sodium, potassium and chloride ions across the cell membrane of many cell types, including intestin

Updated on:March 12,2024 12