Researchers at the University of Auckland are exploring the potential benefits of kūmara, a sweet potato native to New Zealand, for babies’ sleep and immune health.
Groundbreaking research reveals a fascinating discovery about the immune systems of fruit flies and their response to common bacteria found in their food and environment.
A recent study suggests a surprising ally in its defense against bacteria and viruses: the gut.
These findings suggest that gut bacteria may be activating the immune systems of people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Inhibiting a protein called the GABAA receptor protects the gut from experiencing the toxic aftermath of a chemotherapy or radiotherapy session.
A new study from the University of Chicago reports that commensal bacteria encourage leukemia caused by the murine leukemia virus (MuLV) by suppressing the anti-tumor immune response in mice.
A new study conducted by Emory University researchers explores this in mice with malignant melanoma, finding that broad-spectrum antibiotics decreases gut diversity in the rodents.
Researchers show a molecular link between COVID-19 and serotonin cells in the gut, which could be key to understanding infection and severity of the virus.
The study finds that, during infections, the local availability of glucose in the gut may have an impact on the speed of resolution of an infection.
Fat accumulation in the liver can lead to a multitude of problems associated with the immune system attacking the liver in response.