Lubiprostone shows signs of slowing kidney function decline in chronic kidney disease
A phase 2 trial suggests that a drug commonly used for constipation may help preserve kidney function in…
Global first: Scientists map the microbiome of an entire country
In the mid-1700s, Denmark tried to capture its natural world in ink and copper. Artists and scholars spent…
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…
International collaboration develops STREAMS to standardize microbiome data
Microbiomes, the communities of microorganisms that live in and around us, play a vital role in everything from…
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,…
Gut nervous system controls intestinal barrier and allergy risk
An international research team led by scientists from Bern and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin has identified a previously…
Global experts map out the practical steps that help extend life expectancy
A global panel of scientists and community leaders shows how biology, lifestyle, and culture can work together to…
Profiling of vaginal microbial communities in Chilean women via self-sampling and nanopore sequencing
In silico validation of 16S rRNA gene metataxonomic analysisVaginal mock community and database selection To select the most…
Unexpected traces of bacteria found within brain tumors
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have uncovered unexpected traces of bacteria within brain…
Peatlands’ ‘Huge Reservoir’ of Carbon at Risk of Release
This story by Caitlin Hayes is shared jointly with the Cornell Chronicle newsroom. Study co-author Joel E. Kostka…
Can your gut bacteria predict your age and lifestyle? New study says yes
By analyzing co-abundance networks in 938 healthy adults, scientists discovered how lifestyle factors subtly rewire bacterial relationships in…
Studies uncover two novel, critical strategies for bacterial surface movement
New studies from Arizona State University reveal surprising ways bacteria can move without their flagella – the slender,…