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…
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…
Chronic drinking weakens the blood-brain barrier through the gut
Scientists trace alcohol’s impact from the gut to the brain, uncovering microbial changes that weaken the blood-brain barrier,…
Does coffee truly boost memory and focus or is it all hype?
A new narrative review unpacks how coffee may sharpen thinking and protect the brain while highlighting why its…
People with multiple sclerosis found to have dysbiotic oral microbiome
With ads everywhere for pro- or pre-biotic foods and supplements, most people are familiar with the gut microbiome-the…
Exercise can mitigate depression-like behaviors induced by high-fat, high-sugar diets
Researchers led by Professor Yvonne Nolan at University College Cork have identified specific metabolic pathways through which exercise…
Microbial genetic variation shapes neurocognitive behavior in sheep
The researchers used Merino sheep as an animal model, systematically collecting samples of their hindgut and ruminal microbiota,…
Natural nasal microbes offer broad-spectrum antiviral protection
Respiratory viral diseases pose severe threats to animal health and global food security, especially in intensive pig farming…
Why protein powders can secretly cause doping bans
A review in Nutrients uncovers how tainted protein powders and performance supplements can sabotage honest athletes, revealing the…
Common food additives may trigger childhood asthma
A recent study published in Frontiers in Immunology utilized metabolomics to investigate the mechanisms underlying the association between food…
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…