UVA researcher wins $700,000 for promising ovarian cancer research
Promising ovarian cancer research by Melanie Rutkowski, PhD, at the University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center has won…
Viruses in Wastewater: Silent Drivers of Pollution Removal and Antibiotic Resistance
Newswise — These findings suggest that current monitoring strategies, which rely heavily on bacterial indicators alone, may miss…
Gut health foods: Simple swaps to boost fibre and fix your microbiome
Processed foods tend to have less fibre – soluble, insoluble, or starch-resistant – than whole foods. These types…
Streptococcus anginosus metabolites fuel gastric cancer
A recent study published in the medical journal Gut has revealed a novel cancer-promoting mechanism of Streptococcus anginosus (Sa). The research…
Researchers are unlocking the healing powers of… poop
But to tackle the questions raised by the Hadza research, they’d need more data. Specifically, a lot more…
Understanding how the immune system protects against fungal pathogenicity
The yeast Candida albicans colonizes mucosal surfaces and is usually harmless. However, under certain conditions it can cause…
Gut bacteria mimicry can accelerate the progression of multiple sclerosis
If gut bacteria are too similar to the protective layer of nerves, they can misdirect the immune system…
Researchers develop powerful tools for microbiome research advancement
The microscopic organisms that fill our bodies, soils, oceans and atmosphere play essential roles in human health and…
Filtered coffee shows a causal link to healthier HbA1c levels
A large genetic study reveals that how coffee is prepared matters, linking filtered coffee to improved glycaemic control…
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…
Innovative new tool helps understand how gut microbes interact to influence health
The gut microbiome is made up of trillions of microbes that play a vital role in keeping us…