How amoeba therapy could stop bacteria behind severe diarrheal infections in children
If successful, Dr. Moonah’s work would be the first to deliver a drug treatment using an amoeba or another protozoan.
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira
This bacterial species could explain why preterm births more common for Black women
One biological reason for the racial disparities in preterm births is low levels of the lactobacillus crispatus bacteria in the vaginal microbiome.
Infants from non-industrialized communities have more gut diversity than city-born babies
New research finds that the gut microbiomes of infants living in non-industrialized societies are more diverse and vastly different from urbanized infants.
Colorectal cancer cases in young adults are rising. Scientists blame poor gut health from unhealthy diets
New research suggests the cause for an increase in colorectal cancer cases among young adults is the gut microbiome and what people are feeding it.
Adding more fiber to your diet could protect against skin allergies, suggests study
An unintended benefit of having a high-fiber diet is protection against skin allergens, finds a new mouse study from Monash University.
People with IBD much more likely to battle depression — and vice versa, study finds
A recent study from the University of Southern California finds that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has a bidirectional relationship with depression.
Antibiotics could wreak havoc on athletes’ abilities by disrupting gut bacteria
Not only are you at risk for antibiotic-resistance infections, but a new mouse study finds antibiotics can also affect your athletic performance.
New nitric oxide therapy could reverse obesity effects, prevent metabolic disorders
A therapy involving the continuous release of nitric oxide could help with obesity and related conditions like Type 2 diabetes.
One type of E. coli relies on Crohn’s disease to survive, shows new study
Scientists have recently discovered a secret relationship between E. coli bacteria and ileal Crohn’s disease.
Keto diet triggers activation of molecule that stops colorectal cancer
Eating a low-carb keto diet could delay the progression of colorectal cancer, suggests a new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.