A refined microbiome 'fingerprint' method tracks variants of a single gut microbe strain

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamPKS results from hospitalized individuals with COVID-19. A total of 23 KEGG pathways were used to examine a pattern of presence/absence of KEGG

Updated on: April 01,2024

A refined microbiome 'fingerprint' method tracks variants of a single gut microbe strain

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamPKS results from hospitalized individuals with COVID-19. A total of 23 KEGG pathways were used to examine a pattern of presence/absence of KEGG

Updated on:April 01,2024

COVID might raise odds for immune disorders like Crohn's, alopecia

by Steven ReinbergIn rare cases, some patients may develop an autoimmune disease following a bout of COVID, Korean researchers report.Conditions such as alopecia (hair loss), psoriasis, vitiligo (whit

Updated on: January 24,2024

COVID might raise odds for immune disorders like Crohn's, alopecia

by Steven ReinbergIn rare cases, some patients may develop an autoimmune disease following a bout of COVID, Korean researchers report.Conditions such as alopecia (hair loss), psoriasis, vitiligo (whit

Updated on:January 24,2024

Fertility rates lower in women with inflammatory bowel disease

(HealthDay)—Fertility is lower in women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Sept. 19 in theJournal of Crohn's and Colitis.Emma Druvefors, from County

Updated on: June 14,2024

Fertility rates lower in women with inflammatory bowel disease

(HealthDay)—Fertility is lower in women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Sept. 19 in theJournal of Crohn's and Colitis.Emma Druvefors, from County

Updated on:June 14,2024

Can controlling retinoic acid be a key to preventing infections in the gut?

by Stony Brook UniversityBrian Sheridan, PhD, in his Stony Brook laboratory where he conducts research with CD8 T cells to investigate immune responses in the hopes of laying the groundwork for n

Updated on: June 01,2024

Can controlling retinoic acid be a key to preventing infections in the gut?

by Stony Brook UniversityBrian Sheridan, PhD, in his Stony Brook laboratory where he conducts research with CD8 T cells to investigate immune responses in the hopes of laying the groundwork for n

Updated on:June 01,2024

Most adults overdue for colorectal cancer screening report not receiving a clinician recommendation

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost adults overdue for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening report that they did not receive a screening recommendation from their

Updated on: June 28,2024

Most adults overdue for colorectal cancer screening report not receiving a clinician recommendation

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost adults overdue for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening report that they did not receive a screening recommendation from their

Updated on:June 28,2024

Bacteria in the gut may alter aging process, study finds

by Nanyang Technological UniversityTissue sections from the gut of both old and young mice that received microbiota transplants, with proliferating intestinal cells in green. Credit: P. Kundu et

Updated on: April 20,2024

Bacteria in the gut may alter aging process, study finds

by Nanyang Technological UniversityTissue sections from the gut of both old and young mice that received microbiota transplants, with proliferating intestinal cells in green. Credit: P. Kundu et

Updated on:April 20,2024

Metagenomic analyses used to identify changes in the gut microbiome after spinal cord injury

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing metagenomic sequencing, researchers have identified changes in populations of bacteria and viruses that occur after spin

Updated on: March 28,2024

Metagenomic analyses used to identify changes in the gut microbiome after spinal cord injury

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing metagenomic sequencing, researchers have identified changes in populations of bacteria and viruses that occur after spin

Updated on:March 28,2024

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

Negative financial shock increases loneliness in older adults

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainOlder adults suffering a financial shock, defined as a loss of income, experienced elevated levels of loneliness, but this

Updated on: June 20,2024

Negative financial shock increases loneliness in older adults

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainOlder adults suffering a financial shock, defined as a loss of income, experienced elevated levels of loneliness, but this

Updated on:June 20,2024

Green synthesis of drug candidate for inflammatory bowel disease

by Okayama UniversityThe new synthesis technique offers higher yields than convential methods of synthesis and also succeeded in reducing the use of organic solvents, thus making the overall proc

Updated on: April 24,2024

Green synthesis of drug candidate for inflammatory bowel disease

by Okayama UniversityThe new synthesis technique offers higher yields than convential methods of synthesis and also succeeded in reducing the use of organic solvents, thus making the overall proc

Updated on:April 24,2024

Recurrence up with incomplete resection of colorectal polyps

(HealthDay)—The risk for future neoplasia and advanced neoplasia is increased in colon segments after incomplete resection of neoplastic polyps, according to a study published online Aug. 10 in the&nb

Updated on: June 06,2024

Recurrence up with incomplete resection of colorectal polyps

(HealthDay)—The risk for future neoplasia and advanced neoplasia is increased in colon segments after incomplete resection of neoplastic polyps, according to a study published online Aug. 10 in the&nb

Updated on:June 06,2024

Realizing benefits of probiotics in neonatal intensive care unit requires high-quality products, say pediatricians

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Do no harm" is a guiding principle for medical interventions—and especially for vulner

Updated on: June 25,2024

Realizing benefits of probiotics in neonatal intensive care unit requires high-quality products, say pediatricians

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Do no harm" is a guiding principle for medical interventions—and especially for vulner

Updated on:June 25,2024