Altered microbiome after antibiotics in early life shown to impact lifespan

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: AI-generated imageA team of researchers from SAHMRI and Flinders University has found a link between the type of microbiome th

Updated on: May 23,2024

Altered microbiome after antibiotics in early life shown to impact lifespan

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: AI-generated imageA team of researchers from SAHMRI and Flinders University has found a link between the type of microbiome th

Updated on:May 23,2024

What's the right colorectal cancer screening option for you?

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is a cancer of the lower digestive system, which includes the colon and the rectum. If you feel like you are hearing a lot about this to

Updated on: June 25,2024

What's the right colorectal cancer screening option for you?

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is a cancer of the lower digestive system, which includes the colon and the rectum. If you feel like you are hearing a lot about this to

Updated on:June 25,2024

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

From grave to cradle: Collagen-induced gut cell reprogramming

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityA simplified presentation of epithelial plasticity showing how Collagen Type I initiates changes the epithelial identity. Credit: Center for Stem Cell and Regener

Updated on: July 02,2024

From grave to cradle: Collagen-induced gut cell reprogramming

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityA simplified presentation of epithelial plasticity showing how Collagen Type I initiates changes the epithelial identity. Credit: Center for Stem Cell and Regener

Updated on:July 02,2024

Sulfur microbial diet may increase risk for colorectal cancer

(HealthDay)—Greater adherence to a sulfur microbial diet is associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) in both men and women, according to a study published online Nov. 12 inJ

Updated on: June 14,2024

Sulfur microbial diet may increase risk for colorectal cancer

(HealthDay)—Greater adherence to a sulfur microbial diet is associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) in both men and women, according to a study published online Nov. 12 inJ

Updated on:June 14,2024

Stopping intestinal bacteria in their tracks

by Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe intestine harbors the greatest number of immune cells in our body. Since the intestine is constantly exposed to v

Updated on: March 12,2024

Stopping intestinal bacteria in their tracks

by Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe intestine harbors the greatest number of immune cells in our body. Since the intestine is constantly exposed to v

Updated on:March 12,2024

COVID-19 infection may initially present as acute pancreatitis

(HealthDay)—Acute pancreatitis may be a gastrointestinal manifestation of COVID-19, according to research published online Aug. 26 inGastroenterology.Sumant Inamdar, M.B.B.S., from the Universit

Updated on: February 19,2024

COVID-19 infection may initially present as acute pancreatitis

(HealthDay)—Acute pancreatitis may be a gastrointestinal manifestation of COVID-19, according to research published online Aug. 26 inGastroenterology.Sumant Inamdar, M.B.B.S., from the Universit

Updated on:February 19,2024

Immune cells assemble to boost the effects of chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA new study from Queen Mary University of London has

Updated on: May 28,2024

Immune cells assemble to boost the effects of chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA new study from Queen Mary University of London has

Updated on:May 28,2024

Vitamin D may protect against young-onset colorectal cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Consuming higher amounts of Vitamin D—mainly from dietary sources—may help protect

Updated on: May 17,2024

Vitamin D may protect against young-onset colorectal cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Consuming higher amounts of Vitamin D—mainly from dietary sources—may help protect

Updated on:May 17,2024

Location, location, location: Even gut immune response is site-specific

by Julius-Maximilians-Universität WürzburgThe pictures show the same stomach organoids: It shows the cell nuclei (blue) and the skeleton of the cell (pink) as a cross-section of the organoids. In

Updated on: May 11,2024

Location, location, location: Even gut immune response is site-specific

by Julius-Maximilians-Universität WürzburgThe pictures show the same stomach organoids: It shows the cell nuclei (blue) and the skeleton of the cell (pink) as a cross-section of the organoids. In

Updated on:May 11,2024

Developing a better understanding of the development of intestinal diseases

by University of BernGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2022.10.002Humans have just as many microbes in their microbiota as there are cells

Updated on: June 17,2024

Developing a better understanding of the development of intestinal diseases

by University of BernGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2022.10.002Humans have just as many microbes in their microbiota as there are cells

Updated on:June 17,2024

Scientists make critical progress toward preventing C. diff infections

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyResearchers are working to create an anti-germination drug that could be used to prevent C. diff in susceptible individuals before the in

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists make critical progress toward preventing C. diff infections

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyResearchers are working to create an anti-germination drug that could be used to prevent C. diff in susceptible individuals before the in

Updated on:June 03,2024