It sounds like a sci-fi movie plot: what if tiny bacteria from your gut could travel through your body and reprogram your immune system, making it both stronger against invaders and, at the same time, more likely to cause diseases like heart problems? A new study in the journal Immunity reveals this astonishing truth, showing … Read more
What did the biggest land animals to ever live actually eat for dinner? For decades, scientists have pieced together clues from fossilized teeth and jawbones, trying to guess the menu of colossal, long-necked dinosaurs called sauropods—think Brontosaurus and Diplodocus. But now, for the first time ever, paleontologists have uncovered the actual last meal of one … Read more
Ever wondered why some people seem to shrug off illnesses while others consistently battle infections, even after getting their shots? The surprising answer lies not in luck or genetics, but in the vibrant, unseen community living within your gut. A recent study has brought to light that the billions of microbes in your intestines—your “gut … Read more
Recent advancements in medical research suggest that fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) could be a game-changer for patients recovering from stem cell transplants. A groundbreaking phase 2 clinical trial conducted by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center reveals that FMT might not only be a safe treatment but could also enhance gut health, which plays a crucial role … Read more
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.