Drought, climate change and a newly identified antimicrobial threat
One of the most climate-threatened corners of the planet, scientists fear Tuvalu will be uninhabitable within the next…
New CRISPR tool selectively cuts tumor DNA while sparing healthy cells
Apr 15 2026 Cancer cells excel at evading detection, but subtle chemical differences set them apart from healthy…
Building viruses ‘from scratch’ to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A bacteriophage is a virus that infects and replicates within bacteria. Image by Dr. Victor Padilla-Sanchez, PhD –…
Gut bacteria determine fiber benefits in celiac disease patients
Many people with celiac disease are advised to eat more fiber to support digestion and manage symptoms, either…
Vitamin D Shows Promise in Resetting Immune System in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
New research suggests that vitamin D supplements can reshape how the immune system responds to gut bacteria in…
Wholegrain rye changes gut bacteria and lowers inflammation in obesity trial
A 12-week randomized trial found that wholegrain rye did not beat refined wheat for weight loss, but it…
Neanderthals May Have Used Birch Tar as Natural Antibiotic
New experiments show that tar made from birch bark — long known as a tool adhesive — can…
New ‘keto pill’ mimics popular diet without giving up carbs
Will it be the best thing since sliced bread? Keto is a high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carb diet designed…
Gut bacteria may explain differences in peanut allergy reactions
One of the big mysteries in food allergy is why two people with similar levels of peanut specific…
Living in deprived neighborhoods reshapes the gut microbiome
A large UK twin study reveals that neighborhood deprivation is linked to measurable shifts in gut bacteria and…
Social deprivation tied to less diverse gut microbiome
Living in a poorer neighborhood in the UK could impact the make-up of your gut microbiome, potentially leading to worse health. New research, led by King’s College…
Novel antimicrobial peptides from dromedary camels offer hope against antibiotic resistance
Antimicrobial resistance poses a growing global health crisis, with few new antibiotics in development. Researchers at Sultan Qaboos…