Targeting bacterial communication may offer antibiotic-free wound therapy
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a previously unrecognized mechanism by which…
Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria
Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between everyday soft drink habits and mental health, revealing that even moderate…
Innovative approaches target PAR2 receptor to alleviate gut pain
Abdominal pain is a hallmark of many digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. In…
Oral microbiome linked to threefold higher pancreatic cancer risk
Twenty-seven species of bacteria and fungi among the hundreds that live in people’s mouths have been collectively tied…
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…
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…
Platelets found to mop up DNA fragments and improve early cancer detection
Platelets are probably best known for their role in blood clotting, making scabs and related, if less salubrious,…
Babies fed blueberries show fewer allergy symptoms and boosted immune balance
Feeding blueberries to infants in the first year of life may help alleviate allergy symptoms and alter immune…
Certain dietary fats found to trigger hard-to-treat asthma in children
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that certain lipids, or fats, in obesity-causing foods also cause…
Gut bacteria provide key to identifying colorectal cancer from stool samples
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. If detected early, it can be efficiently…
Gut bacteria in mothers and newborns may shape infants’ risk of early respiratory infections
A large Finnish cohort study reveals that subtle shifts in maternal and infant gut bacteria could signal a…
Scientists link gut microbes to stronger muscles and healthier aging
Scientists show that specific gut bacteria can supercharge muscle growth and performance in mice, raising hopes for new…