Scientists reviewed 20 edible and medicinal fungi for clues to better prebiotics
From their resistance to digestion to how gut bacteria ferment them, the distinctive structures of fungal polysaccharides are…
Cincinnati scientists grow larger gut organoids with self-developing nerve cells
Thanks to special 3D-printed scaffolding trays designed by experts at Cincinnati Children’s, researchers can now produce larger versions…
HonorHealth Research Institute tests steam therapy for diabetes treatment
HonorHealth Research Institute is looking to become the first research facility in the nation to begin a new…
A breakthrough molecular discovery could neutralize gluten and protect coeliac patients
A research project led by the Institute for Research in Nutrition and Food Safety (INSA) and the Faculty…
Gut immune responses found to trigger brain inflammation in MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating neurological disorder caused by malfunctioning immune responses that target the brain and…
Over-contracted gut muscles drive gastrointestinal symptoms in myotonic dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, affecting about 1 in…
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…
Targeting gut signaling protein may protect against alcohol-related liver damage
Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) is a major cause of liver transplantation and death worldwide, and its impact is…
New swallowable sensor pill reveals gut inflammation with a simple color change
A radically simple pill could change the future of IBD care; just one dose can turn signs of…
Why buckwheat may be the best flour for gluten-free baking
In a blind taste test, buckwheat flour rivalled, if not outperformed, traditional wheat. Here’s what makes buckwheat the…