Duke University engineers use robots and AI to improve gut health
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated a method for systematically developing novel, complex combinations of probiotics and…
Engineered probiotic bacteria boost immune attack against pancreatic cancer
Cancer immunotherapies have transformed treatment for many cancers, but pancreatic cancer remains especially difficult to treat. One major…
Cleveland Clinic study links gut microbe byproduct to heart arrhythmia
A Cleveland Clinic-led study shows a connection between elevated blood levels of TMAO (trimethylamine N-oxide) – a byproduct…
Time zone changes disrupt vital gut bacteria during travel
A dream holiday, an exotic destination, a long-haul flight, and finally some well-deserved rest. The problem is that…
Study reveals unexpected mechanism driving extreme antibiotic resistance
A patient with a severe infection is prescribed a potent antibiotic. Hopes for improvement are high, but just…
Automated workflow speeds bacterial sample preparation for genetic sequencing
Biomedical engineers at Brown University have developed a fully automated workflow that simplifies and accelerates the preparation of…
Pneumococcal vaccination set to be offered to people experiencing homelessness | Homeless Link
Pneumococcal vaccination set to be offered to people experiencing homelessness The pneumococcal vaccine provides some protection against illnesses…
Genome-mining tool reveals new antibiotic hidden in a silent gene cluster
By combining multiple measures of biosynthetic similarity, DiscERN uncovered a silent gene cluster that produces discomycin A, offering…
Lactoferrin yogurt helps preserve iron stores in women with gestational diabetes
An eight-week randomized trial found that lactoferrin-fortified yogurt helped maintain ferritin levels without causing iron overload, while modestly…
Study links gut microbes to stronger cancer immunotherapy responses
A new study from a team including University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers is the first to show metabolites produced…
These Microbes Removed 96% of Dissolved Uranium From Mine Water
A photo of yellow cake uranium, a solid form of uranium. Image credits: NRC. At a flooded uranium…
Gut Bacteria Show 41% Drop in Depression Symptoms as Gut-Brain Axis Gains Scientific Backing
A specific bacterial strain has been linked to a 41 percent reduction in depression symptoms, according to recent…