How does a new bacterial strain earn its place in the gut? Scientists study microbiome evolution over an entire year
Researchers from Portugal unveiled what happens to bacteria that invade the gut microbiome after a year.
Year: 2022
Gut bacteria linked to metabolites in the blood
A study by Uppsala University and Lund University scientists finds strong associations between bacteria living in the gut and small molecules found in the blood, called metabolites.
Bacteria that play dirty require a dirty solution: Fecal transplants help drive out life-threatening intestinal infection
Fecal transplants could be the answer to treating one of the most common life-threatening intestinal infections.
How magnets could be used to guide cancer-killing drugs to tumors
There is much research in progress, seeking efficient ways to get anti-cancer drugs to tumors — using magnets.
Gut inflammation prevented by pain-sensing nerves, mouse study suggests
Pain-sensing neurons can ward off inflammation and tissue in the gut by regulating the gut microbiome, finds a new mouse study.
New test for colorectal cancer saves 80% on screening costs
The current recommendation by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is to begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45.
Newly discovered species of bacteria in the microbiome may be culprit behind rheumatoid arthritis
These findings suggest that gut bacteria may be activating the immune systems of people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Gut mechanism responsible for rebound weight gain in children with obesity uncovered
New research shows that children with obesity who’ve experienced recent weight loss are more likely to display hunger-related brain activity post-meal.
Harvard scientists find substance that could improve motility for people with colon disorders
In a new study conducted at Harvard Medical School, scientists identified a substance, neuropilin 2 (NRP2), as a regulator of colonic smooth muscle motility.
Scientist recreating human gut microbiome into a small pill, could lead to major disease advances
The gut microbiome is home to trillions of microorganisms, and scientists are attempting to bottle this complex ecosystem into a small pill.