Carrot fiber supplement boosts gut bacteria and immune defenses
In just four weeks, a daily 500 mg dose of carrot-derived fiber enriched beneficial Bifidobacteria, firmed stools, and…
Vitamin D2 supplementation linked to decrease in natural vitamin D3 concentration
Taking vitamin D2 might lower the body’s levels of the more efficient form of vitamin D, vitamin D3,…
How milk pasteurization shapes preterm infants’ gut health
Holder pasteurization fosters richer gut microbiomes in preterm infants, closely mimicking the benefits of mothers’ own milk, while…
Unlocking hidden soil microbes for new antibiotics
Most bacteria cannot be cultured in the lab-and that’s been bad news for medicine. Many of our frontline…
Berberine improves cognitive function in diabetic encephalopathy mice
A recent study published in Engineering has shed new light on the potential therapeutic effects of berberine (BBR),…
Unlocking the secrets of oral bacteria to fight tooth decay
If Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again. Zhang, a…
How social challenges shape gut health and drive obesity risk
As obesity in America continues to rise at alarming rates, researchers are finding that diet and exercise are…
Hungry Worms Could Help Solve Plastic Pollution
Plastics that support modern life are inexpensive, strong, and versatile, but are difficult to dispose of and have…
Common Food Ingredients, Including Caffeine, Weaken Antibiotics
Everyday substances like caffeine may alter how bacteria respond to antibiotics, according to new research. Scientists found that…
Researchers successfully reprogram bacteria to degrade plastics without introducing foreign genes
A multidisciplinary team from the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS) has…
Alzheimer’s research uncovers a new therapeutic pathway for the memory-robbing malady
The gut contains the largest collection of immune cells in the body. New research at the Buck Institute…
Super common OTC meds fueling antibiotic resistance: study
Welcome to Club Meds. More than 4 out of 10 senior citizens take five or more prescription medications…