How a common skin fungus hijacks the immune system, can cause life-threatening infections
For people with weaker immunity, the fungus Candida albicans can signal a death sentence with life-threatening infections.
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira
Severe COVID-19 infection potentially devastating for gut health
A study from the United Kingdom suggests severe COVID-19 illness can cause significant damage to your gut’s immune system.
E. coli strain originally from farm animals may be cause behind deadly infections in humans
New research finds a strain of E.coli bacteria from farm animals could be the cause behind deadly pandemic strains in humans.
Scientists discover molecule in gut bacteria that wakes up dormant ‘zombie’ viruses
Gut bacteria can reawaken dormant viruses, finds a new study from Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Study shows potential link between eating meat and multiple sclerosis development
Several genetic and environmental factors cause multiple sclerosis and a new report suggests these may include eating meat and having a less diverse gut.
Researchers find key protein involved in creating targeted immune responses
New research shows your innate immune system possesses targeted responses when encountering certain germs and microbes.
Mouse study demonstrates how gut bacteria cause anxiety, regulate emotions
New research finds that bacteria living in the gut have a way of traveling to the brain and rearranging brain cells involved in anxiety.
Blood lipids known as ‘ceramides’ serve as potential biomarker for predicting disease from an unhealthy diet
Measuring blood lipids known as ceramides may help track a person at risk of developing cardiometabolic diseases from an unhealthy diet, according to a new study.
Gut fungi work in harmony with the brain, immune system to mediate immunity and behavior
A recent mouse study finds that gut fungi interact with immune cells to protect against intestinal injury and infection.
Gut bacteria may predict your chances of developing Type 2 diabetes
The presence of certain bacterial species may predict a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, finds new research.