Microbial ecosystems influence success of cancer checkpoint immunotherapy
Immune checkpoint inhibitors targeting PD-1 and PD-L1 have revolutionized cancer therapy, delivering long-term survival benefits in several malignancies.…
Researchers propose that Parkinson’s disease may start in the gut, not the brain
Scientists propose that Parkinson’s disease may begin far from the brain, where environmental toxins, microbiome disruption, and intestinal…
Periodontal bacteria trigger bone density reduction via the gut
Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the gums, affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is increasingly…
Metabolite-driven AI model accurately estimates time of death
Artificial intelligence can be used to provide a more precise time of death, which can be crucial in…
Health benefits and risks uncovered
A new review finds that while the carnivore diet may deliver short-term improvements, weak evidence and emerging risks…
How modern lifestyles reprogram the gut microbiome and shape disease risk
From jet lag and poor sleep to exercise and chronic stress, this review unpacks how everyday lifestyle factors…
Blood lipid–hormone ratios predict future asthma attacks years in advance
A large biobank study reveals that subtle imbalances between inflammatory lipids and steroids in the blood can identify…
Gut microbe metabolite TMA improves blood sugar by shutting down a key inflammatory switch
A microbial metabolite long linked to cardiovascular risk emerges as a surprising ally against metabolic inflammation, revealing how…
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,…
Eating lean beef as part of MED diet could improve gut diversity
New clinical trial evidence suggests that replacing an American-style diet with a Mediterranean eating pattern, while still consuming…
The role of dietary supplements
New research reveals how everyday supplements like protein, creatine, and vitamin D may help keep muscles strong, but…
New review reveals microbiome clues to insomnia and apnea
Trillions of gut microbes may hold the key to better rest. A new review reveals how shifts in…