Marine bacteria shows promise in tackling colorectal cancer
Photobacterium angustum has been found to be an effective vector for bacterial cancer immunotherapy in a preclinical study.…
Understanding how the immune system protects against fungal pathogenicity
The yeast Candida albicans colonizes mucosal surfaces and is usually harmless. However, under certain conditions it can cause…
Gut bacteria mimicry can accelerate the progression of multiple sclerosis
If gut bacteria are too similar to the protective layer of nerves, they can misdirect the immune system…
Discovery links human M cells to early steps of celiac disease
The human small intestine absorbs nutrients while protecting us from potentially harmful microbes. One of the cell types…
Filtered coffee shows a causal link to healthier HbA1c levels
A large genetic study reveals that how coffee is prepared matters, linking filtered coffee to improved glycaemic control…
Industrial and farm chemicals quietly alter the balance of gut microbes
A large-scale laboratory screen reveals that widely used chemicals do more than contaminate food and water. They can…
Bacterial enzyme linked to heart complications in pneumonia
Pneumonia is a disease that burdens the healthcare system with more that 1.2 million emergency room visits each…
How the gut microbiome links obesity to colorectal cancer
Study: From obesity to cancer: Gut microbiome mechanisms, biomarkers, and U.S. public health strategies. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI…
Drugstore nasal spray recalled for bacteria contamination
Peak cold and flu season may be upon us, but you’ll want to take a second look at…
Lung to gut movement of hospital-acquired bacterium raises the risk of sepsis
A hospital-acquired bacterium that causes serious infections can move from the lungs to the gut inside the same…
‘Perfect storm’ behind growing threat of drug-resistant infections in Europe, health officials warn
Published on 18/11/2025 – 9:00 GMT+1 Drug-resistant superbugs are a growing health threat across Europe, and they could…
New light-based technology arranges cellular messengers with unprecedented precision
In stunning new time-lapse videos, biological nanoparticles scoot and flit across a starry field of glowing dots. Guided…