Stanford Just Figured Out How to Lead Dying Coral Reefs to a ‘Fast and Full Recovery’
Let’s set aside the fact that coral reefs are essential wellsprings of marine biodiversity, colorful aquatic oases that…
Supplement sector rising, ‘safety needs to evolve with it’
Speaking during a webinar hosted by the International Alliance of Dietary and Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) last week,…
A phase 2, randomised, placebo-controlled study to evaluate once-daily oral Travelan for the prevention of Travellers’ diarrhoea
The primary objective of this randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study was to evaluate the clinical and biological prophylactic effects…
Gut bacteria may help explain why endometriosis pain varies
Gut bacteria and bitter taste receptor genes show surprising links to endometriosis pain. Study: Connecting gut microbiome composition…
USFDA’s gummy study, Australia’s rules on andrographis in regulatory round-up
The mature dietary supplement market has been drawing increasing scrutiny from regulators, inspectors and legacy supplement brands. (Colorsandia…
High-fiber diet beats metformin for blood sugar and weight in trial
A head-to-head trial tested whether changing what people eat could reshape the gut microbiome and influence two of…
New workflow rapidly identifies deadly fungal bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections are a persistent threat to hospitalized patients, and those caused by fungi are particularly dangerous. Candida…
Thiamine cross-feeding drives microbial coexistence in the leaf microbiome
Collecting and processing of field A. thaliana leaf samples We shared most parts of the sampling trip with…
Scientists Discover a “Fire Amoeba” That Defies Life’s Heat Limit
A sulfur pool at Lassen National Park. Credit: Shutterstock A newly identified amoeba from a volcanic region of…
Walking for Just 20 Minutes Caused an Immediate Change in the Gut
A brief, easy walk may trigger a surprisingly rapid response in the digestive system. Researchers found that several…
Hedgehog coronaviruses reveal potential pathways for cross-species transmission
Washington State University researchers have discovered how a group of coronaviruses circulating in hedgehogs invades host cells, a…
New study uncovers bacterial route to testosterone production
Many prostate cancers depend on androgen hormones, including testosterone, to grow. That is why treatments for advanced disease…