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 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…
Can the gut microbiome adapt to protect the brain after stroke?
A new study reveals that stroke may do more than damage the brain. Instead, strokes could rewire the…
Mediterranean diet lowers dementia risk by altering key metabolites
A long-running study shows how genes, diet, and metabolism interact to shape dementia risk, with the Mediterranean diet…
Mediterranean-style diet may reduce dementia risk in individuals with high genetic risk
A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and…
How a single gene reshapes pain perception through polyamine signaling
A breakthrough discovery reveals how the SLC45A4 gene fine-tunes polyamine transport in sensory neurons, reshaping our understanding of…
New method enables comprehensive analysis of metabolites in biological samples
Researchers from the McCullagh Group in Oxford University’s Department of Chemistry have published an innovative method in Nature…
Genetic variants influencing vitamin D synthesis, metabolism, and transport
From skin tone to rare mutations, scientists uncover how your genes influence vitamin D levels, and why standard…
Fasting supports type 1 diabetes care by reshaping the microbiome
A week of supervised fasting temporarily reshaped the gut microbiome of people with type 1 diabetes, making it…
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…
Brain’s energy control map offers blueprint for next-gen weight loss therapies
A deep dive into the brain’s command center for hunger shows how decoding its circuits could transform the…
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…