Persistence pays off in the human gut microbiome

by Quadram InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2021.05.008The human gut microbiome is a complex community of trillions of microbes that a

Updated on: June 12,2024

Persistence pays off in the human gut microbiome

by Quadram InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2021.05.008The human gut microbiome is a complex community of trillions of microbes that a

Updated on:June 12,2024

Why protecting the brain against infection takes guts

by University of Cambridge3D rendering of a B cell. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2). DOI:10.15347/wjm/2014.010

Updated on: May 17,2024

Why protecting the brain against infection takes guts

by University of Cambridge3D rendering of a B cell. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2). DOI:10.15347/wjm/2014.010

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

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

Frequent use of antibiotics may heighten inflammatory bowel disease risk in adults over 40

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrequent use of antibiotics may heighten the risk of inflammatory bowel disease—Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis—among adults

Updated on: May 28,2024

Frequent use of antibiotics may heighten inflammatory bowel disease risk in adults over 40

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrequent use of antibiotics may heighten the risk of inflammatory bowel disease—Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis—among adults

Updated on:May 28,2024

Deficits in geriatric assessment prevalent in seniors with IBD

Older patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have high prevalence of deficits in geriatric assessment, according to a study published in the May issue ofClinical Gastroenterology & H

Updated on: June 01,2024

Deficits in geriatric assessment prevalent in seniors with IBD

Older patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have high prevalence of deficits in geriatric assessment, according to a study published in the May issue ofClinical Gastroenterology & H

Updated on:June 01,2024

C. diff carriers are common source of infections in health facilities, study shows

by Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly 1-in-10 patients admitted to a New York hospital with no symptoms of diarrhea were found to be carriers ofCl

Updated on: April 20,2024

C. diff carriers are common source of infections in health facilities, study shows

by Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly 1-in-10 patients admitted to a New York hospital with no symptoms of diarrhea were found to be carriers ofCl

Updated on:April 20,2024

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

Some gut viruses promote intestinal health, while others contribute to inflammatory bowel disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch in recent years has demonstrated the diverse roles that gut bacteria can play in health and disease, but what about cont

Updated on: April 01,2024

Some gut viruses promote intestinal health, while others contribute to inflammatory bowel disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch in recent years has demonstrated the diverse roles that gut bacteria can play in health and disease, but what about cont

Updated on:April 01,2024

Scientists describe new molecules that form direct link between gut microbiome and brain function

by University of GlasgowCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the University of Glasgow have described new molecules which form a direct link between the gut microbiome and the brain, leading to

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists describe new molecules that form direct link between gut microbiome and brain function

by University of GlasgowCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the University of Glasgow have described new molecules which form a direct link between the gut microbiome and the brain, leading to

Updated on:June 03,2024

Living with dogs (but not cats) as a toddler might protect against Crohn's disease

by American Gastroenterological AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaYoung children who grow up with a dog

Updated on: March 26,2024

Living with dogs (but not cats) as a toddler might protect against Crohn's disease

by American Gastroenterological AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaYoung children who grow up with a dog

Updated on:March 26,2024

Researchers reveal a new approach for clearer fatty liver observation

by Osaka Metropolitan UniversityCold enzymatic treatment and usage of an antibody against CD49a, a reliable HSC surface marker, minimized the generation of heat stress-associated artefacts and allowed

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researchers reveal a new approach for clearer fatty liver observation

by Osaka Metropolitan UniversityCold enzymatic treatment and usage of an antibody against CD49a, a reliable HSC surface marker, minimized the generation of heat stress-associated artefacts and allowed

Updated on:April 07,2024

Fewer tiny newborns are dying of intestinal necrosis, but many tragedies remain

by Denise MannJennifer Canvasser had never heard of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) before she gave birth to twins three months prematurely in 2011, but she has since devoted her life to raising aware

Updated on: March 26,2024

Fewer tiny newborns are dying of intestinal necrosis, but many tragedies remain

by Denise MannJennifer Canvasser had never heard of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) before she gave birth to twins three months prematurely in 2011, but she has since devoted her life to raising aware

Updated on:March 26,2024