First pill for fecal transplants wins FDA approval

by Matthew PerroneThis photo provided by Seres Therapeutics shows manufacturing equipment for oral microbiome therapeutic capsules in the company's Cambridge, Mass., facility in May 2022. On Wedne

Updated on: May 21,2024

First pill for fecal transplants wins FDA approval

by Matthew PerroneThis photo provided by Seres Therapeutics shows manufacturing equipment for oral microbiome therapeutic capsules in the company's Cambridge, Mass., facility in May 2022. On Wedne

Updated on:May 21,2024

Widely consumed vegetable oil leads to an unhealthy gut, finds mouse study

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideChart depicts consumption of edible oils in the U.S. for 2017/18. Credit: USDAHigh consumption of soybean oil has been linked to obesity a

Updated on: June 01,2024

Widely consumed vegetable oil leads to an unhealthy gut, finds mouse study

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideChart depicts consumption of edible oils in the U.S. for 2017/18. Credit: USDAHigh consumption of soybean oil has been linked to obesity a

Updated on:June 01,2024

Microbiota transplantation as a therapeutic tool: Deciphering how the technique affects different diseases

by Università di TrentoVariability of strain engraftment and retention across disease, antibiotics use and clinical success. a, Distribution of the fraction of donor strains and the fraction of retain

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbiota transplantation as a therapeutic tool: Deciphering how the technique affects different diseases

by Università di TrentoVariability of strain engraftment and retention across disease, antibiotics use and clinical success. a, Distribution of the fraction of donor strains and the fraction of retain

Updated on:May 17,2024

Using physiology to predict treatment response in eosinophilic esophagitis

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit:Gastroenterology(2023). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2023.05.031Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified and characterized clinical ou

Updated on: May 29,2024

Using physiology to predict treatment response in eosinophilic esophagitis

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit:Gastroenterology(2023). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2023.05.031Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified and characterized clinical ou

Updated on:May 29,2024

Healthy bacteria thrive in the gut before birth

by La Trobe UniversityDiversity of the environmental microbiome. Credit: Gene DrendelAustralian researchers have discovered the gut microbiome—a complex ecosystem of microorganisms made up of bac

Updated on: June 08,2024

Healthy bacteria thrive in the gut before birth

by La Trobe UniversityDiversity of the environmental microbiome. Credit: Gene DrendelAustralian researchers have discovered the gut microbiome—a complex ecosystem of microorganisms made up of bac

Updated on:June 08,2024

Could more coffee bring a healthier microbiome?

by Elizabeth Heubeck, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Debating whether or not you should have that second cup of coffee?New research that links caffeine consumption to a healthy gutmicrobiome—the

Updated on: June 17,2024

Could more coffee bring a healthier microbiome?

by Elizabeth Heubeck, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Debating whether or not you should have that second cup of coffee?New research that links caffeine consumption to a healthy gutmicrobiome—the

Updated on:June 17,2024

Three non-invasive methods used to predict who has NASH agree only about 20% of the time

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers and clinicians have been trying to find a way to diagnose nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) without taking a liver tissue biopsy, bu

Updated on: March 28,2024

Three non-invasive methods used to predict who has NASH agree only about 20% of the time

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers and clinicians have been trying to find a way to diagnose nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) without taking a liver tissue biopsy, bu

Updated on:March 28,2024

Research scientists evaluate online colorectal cancer risk calculators

by Regenstrief InstituteRisk calculator. Credit: NCIRegenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine research scientists have conducted a study of online colorectal cancer risk cal

Updated on: April 07,2024

Research scientists evaluate online colorectal cancer risk calculators

by Regenstrief InstituteRisk calculator. Credit: NCIRegenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine research scientists have conducted a study of online colorectal cancer risk cal

Updated on:April 07,2024

Study finds risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia increases for patients with gout

by Elana GotkinePatients with gout, especially those younger than 60 years, have an increased risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a studypublishedonline Dec. 26 in&nb

Updated on: March 14,2024

Study finds risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia increases for patients with gout

by Elana GotkinePatients with gout, especially those younger than 60 years, have an increased risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a studypublishedonline Dec. 26 in&nb

Updated on:March 14,2024

Study shows potential dangers of sweeteners

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has discovered that common artificial sweeteners can cause previously healthy gut bacteria to become diseased and invade the gut w

Updated on: April 20,2024

Study shows potential dangers of sweeteners

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has discovered that common artificial sweeteners can cause previously healthy gut bacteria to become diseased and invade the gut w

Updated on:April 20,2024

In vivo self-assembled siRNA as a modality for combination therapy of ulcerative colitis

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesEvaluation of the activity of TNF-α siRNA-encapsulating sEVs in an ex vivo model.aSchematic of the experimental design. Acute UC was induced in

Updated on: May 19,2024

In vivo self-assembled siRNA as a modality for combination therapy of ulcerative colitis

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesEvaluation of the activity of TNF-α siRNA-encapsulating sEVs in an ex vivo model.aSchematic of the experimental design. Acute UC was induced in

Updated on:May 19,2024

Mouse study suggests genetic contribution to anxiety is partially mediated by gut microbiome

by Greta Lorge,Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryA scanning electron micrograph of Escherichia coli, which are one of many strains of bacteria found in mammalian guts. Credit: National Instit

Updated on: May 06,2024

Mouse study suggests genetic contribution to anxiety is partially mediated by gut microbiome

by Greta Lorge,Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryA scanning electron micrograph of Escherichia coli, which are one of many strains of bacteria found in mammalian guts. Credit: National Instit

Updated on:May 06,2024