Dual-action antibiotic found that kills C. difficile, preventing reinfections

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressC. difficile spore (gold) emerging from a bacterium (turquoise). Credit: Jeshina Janardhanan and Yuanyuan QianA team of biochemists at the University of Notre Dame has fou

Updated on: June 22,2024

Dual-action antibiotic found that kills C. difficile, preventing reinfections

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressC. difficile spore (gold) emerging from a bacterium (turquoise). Credit: Jeshina Janardhanan and Yuanyuan QianA team of biochemists at the University of Notre Dame has fou

Updated on:June 22,2024

Early life exposure to broccoli sprouts may protect against colitis in inflammatory bowel disease

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigh fiber diets, like those that include broccoli sprouts or other cruciferous vegetables, may reduce disease symptoms and im

Updated on: January 24,2024

Early life exposure to broccoli sprouts may protect against colitis in inflammatory bowel disease

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigh fiber diets, like those that include broccoli sprouts or other cruciferous vegetables, may reduce disease symptoms and im

Updated on:January 24,2024

Taking probiotics alongside prescribed antibiotics could reduce damage to gut microbiome

by Microbiology SocietyProbiotics lessen some antibiotic-induced changes to the human gut microbiome. Credit: Fernández-Alonso et al.,Journal of Medical Microbiology2022Millions of antibio

Updated on: June 20,2024

Taking probiotics alongside prescribed antibiotics could reduce damage to gut microbiome

by Microbiology SocietyProbiotics lessen some antibiotic-induced changes to the human gut microbiome. Credit: Fernández-Alonso et al.,Journal of Medical Microbiology2022Millions of antibio

Updated on:June 20,2024

How to avoid reflux after meals this holiday season

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGetting reflux after a meal can leave a bad taste in the mouth, so don't let it ruin your meals this holiday season.

Updated on: June 12,2024

How to avoid reflux after meals this holiday season

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGetting reflux after a meal can leave a bad taste in the mouth, so don't let it ruin your meals this holiday season.

Updated on:June 12,2024

Study recommends improving gut health with okara biscuits

byNational University of SingaporeAsst. Prof. Kim Jun Eun (center) together with Dr. Delia Lee (left) and PhD student Ms. Xu Yujing (right) developed biscuits containing okara. A by-product of t

Updated on: January 24,2024

Study recommends improving gut health with okara biscuits

byNational University of SingaporeAsst. Prof. Kim Jun Eun (center) together with Dr. Delia Lee (left) and PhD student Ms. Xu Yujing (right) developed biscuits containing okara. A by-product of t

Updated on:January 24,2024

Drink that kombucha at your own risk: Scientist discusses popular gut health advice

by Alena Kuzub,Northeastern UniversityAdvanced Drug Delivery Research Lab at Northeastern University works on developing gut models that will allow to visualize and test hypotheses about the upp

Updated on: June 14,2024

Drink that kombucha at your own risk: Scientist discusses popular gut health advice

by Alena Kuzub,Northeastern UniversityAdvanced Drug Delivery Research Lab at Northeastern University works on developing gut models that will allow to visualize and test hypotheses about the upp

Updated on:June 14,2024

What can 35-year-old stool samples tell scientists about HIV/AIDS?

by University of PittsburghHIV-1 Virus. Credit: J Roberto Trujillo/WikipediaMen who contracted HIV in the early days of the HIV/AIDS pandemic harbored a greater relative abundance of pro-inflamma

Updated on: February 21,2024

What can 35-year-old stool samples tell scientists about HIV/AIDS?

by University of PittsburghHIV-1 Virus. Credit: J Roberto Trujillo/WikipediaMen who contracted HIV in the early days of the HIV/AIDS pandemic harbored a greater relative abundance of pro-inflamma

Updated on:February 21,2024

Evaluating esophageal hypervigilance and symptom anxiety

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.06.023Measuring levels of hypervigilance and symptom-specific anxiety may improve healthcare provi

Updated on: May 28,2024

Evaluating esophageal hypervigilance and symptom anxiety

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.06.023Measuring levels of hypervigilance and symptom-specific anxiety may improve healthcare provi

Updated on:May 28,2024

Crohn's disease: What it is, symptoms and treatment

by Cara MurezCrohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, has no cure. But there are many treatments, specific to type, and it is possible to keep the symptoms under control.A gastroente

Updated on: June 01,2024

Crohn's disease: What it is, symptoms and treatment

by Cara MurezCrohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, has no cure. But there are many treatments, specific to type, and it is possible to keep the symptoms under control.A gastroente

Updated on:June 01,2024

Microbiota transfer therapy for autism: Multi-omic approaches and lessons learned

by Arizona State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainDuring every instant of life, over a hundred trillion microbes, collectively known as the microbiome, reside on skin surfaces and course throug

Updated on: March 12,2024

Microbiota transfer therapy for autism: Multi-omic approaches and lessons learned

by Arizona State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainDuring every instant of life, over a hundred trillion microbes, collectively known as the microbiome, reside on skin surfaces and course throug

Updated on:March 12,2024

Study examines leaky gut syndrome

by Ryan Randall,Florida Institute of TechnologyObese microbiota is causal to instigate elevated gut permeability, inflammation and metabolic dysregulation. (A, B) Mice receiving FMT from both db

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study examines leaky gut syndrome

by Ryan Randall,Florida Institute of TechnologyObese microbiota is causal to instigate elevated gut permeability, inflammation and metabolic dysregulation. (A, B) Mice receiving FMT from both db

Updated on:April 11,2024

Crosstalk between immune and intestinal stem cells may help maintain a healthy gut

by Tom Ulrich,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna M. Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsFrom a molecular perspective, the gut is a noisy place, where all manner of human and microbial c

Updated on: April 12,2024

Crosstalk between immune and intestinal stem cells may help maintain a healthy gut

by Tom Ulrich,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna M. Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsFrom a molecular perspective, the gut is a noisy place, where all manner of human and microbial c

Updated on:April 12,2024