Leveraging the microbiome to promote healthy living and aging
From probiotic pills to skincare products to dedicated meal plans, the microbiome is all the rage in the…
Study clarifies the complex interaction between gut bacteria and common gastrointestinal disorder
Research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, clarifies the complex interaction between gut bacteria and IBS. Experiments demonstrate…
Yogurt’s impact on bone health falls short of fracture protection, review finds
Although yogurt is often praised for its nutrient profile, this review reveals that its real-world impact on adult…
LassoESM accelerates discovery of therapeutic peptides
In the hunt for new therapeutics for cancer and infectious diseases, lasso peptides prove to be a catch.…
Targeting bacterial communication may offer antibiotic-free wound therapy
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a previously unrecognized mechanism by which…
New antimicrobial compounds offer safer solution for bovine mastitis
The dairy industry has been plagued by a persistent global problem for decades – bacterial infection of cow…
Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria
Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between everyday soft drink habits and mental health, revealing that even moderate…
Chlorinated compounds from slime mold show strong antibacterial activity
The cellular slime mold Dictyostelium discoideum is a soil microbe that produces diverse natural products with potential antibiotic…
Rare spacecraft bacterium found to evade detection by playing dead
A rare microorganism found in an unexpected environment may be evading detection by “playing dead,” according to microbiologists…
New dual-target vaccine shows promise against typhoid and Salmonella
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) have…
Reelin protein may help heal both “leaky gut” and severe depression
What if a protein could be injected to help heal both “leaky gut” and severe depression? New research from…
Innovative approaches target PAR2 receptor to alleviate gut pain
Abdominal pain is a hallmark of many digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. In…