Scientists “Improve on Mother Nature” To Create Powerful Cancer-Killing Molecule
Researchers discovered that bacteria inside tumors can create a molecule that makes chemotherapy more powerful. This surprising microbial…
Gladstone researchers expand mission to tackle emerging infectious threats
From influenza and COVID-19 to HIV, viruses continue to pose a serious danger to global health. But just…
New study suggests a connection between soft drinks and depression via the microbiome
A new study involving the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) provides strong evidence that sugary drinks affect…
UC Riverside receives $2 million grant to explore how gut bacteria shape human health
One day, bottles of probiotics might do more than keep you regular — they could help prevent disease. To…
Study Finds Common Meds Leave Lasting Imprints on the Gut, Even Years After You Stop Taking Them
Medications may leave microbial “fingerprints” that last years after use, according to new research from the University of…
Gut microbial imbalance linked to chronic sickle cell disease pain
A research collaboration involving scientists and students at The University of Texas at Dallas has found a clear…
How Gut and Semen Bacteria Affect Sperm Health
IntroductionThe male reproductive microbiomeMechanisms linking microbiome and fertilityEvidence from research studiesClinical implicationsChallenges and knowledge gapsConclusionsReferencesFurther reading This article…
The Future of Neonatal Probiotic Therapies
IntroductionTraditional approaches to supporting neonatal gut healthThe rise of modern neonatal probioticsIntegrating genomic tools into probiotic designChallenges and…
Can changing food texture reduce how much we eat? Dutch study investigates
A novel study aims to determine whether making UPFs more difficult to chew and slower to eat can…
High-Fiber Diet Eases Alzheimer’s Symptoms by Calming Gut-Brain Axis, Study Finds
New research from the Buck Institute reveals that immune cells in the gut can migrate along the brain-gut…
Scientists Discover Massive DNA “Inocles” Living in the Human Mouth
Researchers in Japan have uncovered previously hidden giant DNA elements, called Inocles, living in the human mouth. Credit:…
Genes play an active role in shaping the gut bacteria, study finds
New research from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre has found that genes play an active role in shaping…