Study finds two-way link between gut bacteria and insomnia
There seem to be reciprocal links between certain groups of gut bacteria and the risk of insomnia, suggests…
Light-activated therapy boosts effectiveness of antifungal drugs against Candida albicans
Researchers at the Optics and Photonics Research Center (CePOF) have succeeded in increasing the susceptibility of the fungus Candida albicans to drug…
Natural gut molecule reverses liver damage and repairs gut lining
UC Davis Health researchers have discovered that a natural molecule made by gut bacteria can reverse liver damage…
How early immune challenges influence oral and systemic health in children
Once viewed only as infectious invaders, bacteria are now understood to play an important role in overall health.…
Balancing copper antimicrobials to combat antibiotic resistance
Copper has emerged as an ally in the battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Copper sulfate liquids, for example, have…
Mediterranean diet delivers gut health benefits for expectant mothers
Can what you eat during pregnancy really change your gut bacteria? New research reveals how the Mediterranean diet…
Fecal transplant may cut infections in long-term care patients
Doctors tested fecal transplants from donor gut bacteria in frail hospital patients. Could this be the next tool…
Mouth and gut microbes talk to each other
A landmark review uncovers how your mouth’s microbes shape gut health, immunity, and chronic disease, making oral care…
Impulsivity shapes diet and gut bacteria in healthy adults, study finds
New research reveals how impulsive personality traits steer food choices and alter the gut microbiome, underscoring the potential…
New research reveals why fiber-rich diets fuel you better than refined foods
How much energy do your gut microbes really provide? New research finds that what you eat, especially fiber,…
Gut bacteria produce hormone-like proteins that regulate weight and blood sugar
Our intestines are home to trillions of microorganisms that produce substances capable of regulating all the body’s organs…
Underground Microbial Life Could Survive on Mars, Europa and Enceladus Using Cosmic Rays
Radiolysis induced by Galactic cosmic rays could provide a viable energy source for microbial metabolism in the subsurface…