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…
A new trial investigates whether the MIND diet can be scaled for obesity management
Researchers in Sweden are testing whether a brain-healthy MIND diet can be realistically adopted by adults with obesity,…
How ultra-processed foods shape Crohn’s disease risk and what dietary strategies can really help
New evidence reveals how everyday processed foods may disrupt gut barriers and amplify inflammation, while targeted dietary strategies…
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…
Microbial warning signs that predict death risk in severe pneumonia
Researchers uncover a microbial signature in the lungs of severe pneumonia patients. Could this help explain survival differences…
Large-scale characterisation of the nasal microbiome redefines Staphylococcus aureus colonisation status
Determination of the nasal microbiome in a large cohort To study the biological basis of S. aureus colonisation…
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,…
Global data show why gut microbiomes in industrialized regions look increasingly alike
A global analysis shows how modern lifestyles erode microbial diversity, destabilize gut communities, and amplify immune stress signals,…
Antibiotics can make some vaccines less effective. Scientists suspect gut bacteria may play a role
While vaccines and antibiotics are important medicines, in some cases, one might make the other less effective. That’s…