Machine learning predicts pathogen risks in drinking water sources
Safe drinking water depends not only on treatment, but also on knowing when harmful microorganisms may be present…
Phages explode bacteria to share vital vitamin B12 with microbes
Vitamin B12 is biological gold. All living organisms need a little bit of it to form red blood…
Turmeric for cognition, carotenoids and eye health in research news spotlight
The data from the RCT found that compared to placebo, the curcuma longa extract significantly improved scores relating…
Microbiome-based therapy may increase peanut allergy tolerance in adults
Some 33 million Americans have severe food allergies. Now, researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital may have found a…
Mouse study shows how liraglutide briefly rewires gut bacterial communities
A mouse study tracks how a leading GLP-1 drug alters gut bacteria over time, offering new clues to…
Probiotic may boost mood and emotional health for older adults
Data published in The Journal of Nutrition indicated that eight weeks of supplementation was also associated with decreases…
Using DNA sequencing for accurate identification of microbial infections in cystic fibrosis patients
Lung infections are a constant risk for people living with cystic fibrosis (CF), a life-threatening genetic disorder which…
Gut microbiome shifts may begin before Alzheimer’s symptoms appear
A new review traces how diet, gut bacteria, and their metabolites may intersect with the silent biological changes…
NIH funds mosquito genetics research to curb deadly disease spread
Mosquito-borne pathogens, including zika, yellow fever and other illnesses have serious and worldwide impacts on human health. The World…
L. plantarum improves functional constipation and mental wellbeing: Study
Researchers in China and Malaysia analyzed how the probiotic affected gene expression and suggested that “inflammatory, immune, neuroendocrine,…
Blocking autophagy in blood vessels reduces skin inflammation in mice
Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven, together with international collaborators, have discovered that blocking autophagy – the body’s…
Plant-based diets reshape gut microbes to boost healthy metabolites
Plant-based diets are good for you. They promote gut, immune, metabolic and cardiovascular health, in part by cultivating…