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Researchers find key protein involved in creating targeted immune responses

February 24, 2022 by Jocelyn Solis-Moreira
Immunity, immune system

New research shows your innate immune system possesses targeted responses when encountering certain germs and microbes.

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Gut fungi work in harmony with the brain, immune system to mediate immunity and behavior

February 22, 2022 by Jocelyn Solis-Moreira
Intestinal fungi

A recent mouse study finds that gut fungi interact with immune cells to protect against intestinal injury and infection.

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Calorie restriction yields ‘remarkable’ health benefits that can lead to longer lifespan

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 by Dr. Faith Coleman
Calories on nutrition label

Researchers at Yale University concluded the first controlled study of calorie restriction in healthy humans to determine if it is indeed as beneficial for people.

Categories Gut-Healthy Diet, Immunity Tags calorie restriction, calories, diet, immune system, inflammation, overall health 31 Comments

Oral antibiotics taken before flu shot harms gut bacteria, lowers antibody response

February 8, 2022 by Jocelyn Solis-Moreira
Man getting a flu shot

Losing the number of “good” bacteria in your gut microbiome is associated with a lower immune response to the annual flu shot, scientists say.

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New cancer drug may boost metabolism, reduce inflammation, prevent weight gain

February 8, 2022 by Amanda Christmas
Experimental cancer treatment

An experimental cancer drug that depletes tumors of their energy supply has the potential to improve the body’s metabolism and control weight gain, among other benefits, according to a recent study.

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Poor diet in pregnancy can lead to an unhealthy vaginal microbiome, greater risk of infant death 

February 8, 2022 by Jocelyn Solis-Moreira
Pregnant woman

Pregnant mothers following an unhealthy diet may have an unhealthy vaginal microbiome, which is linked to a greater risk of infant death and changes to their development.

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E.coli keeps us healthy? How bacterial relationships in the gut fend off infections

February 4, 2022 by Amanda Christmas
E. coli bacteria

Aside from keeping the good bacteria in check, however, E. coli may play a secondary, crucial role in preventing harmful infections, according to a recent study.

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Beneficial gut microbes can alleviate side effects of chemotherapy

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 by Amanda Christmas
Patient receives chemotherapy

Distinct types of bacteria in the human gut protect other good bacteria from cancer treatments like chemotherapy, according to a recent study.

Categories Immunity, Microbiome Tags cancer, chemotherapy, gut bacteria, gut health, gut microbes 1 Comment

How newborns are fed may impact their oral bacteria health

January 31, 2022January 27, 2022 by Amanda Christmas
Mother breastfeeding baby

The feeding method of newborns could have an important role in the composition of the infant’s oral bacteria, according to a recent study.

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Scientist developing bacterial sensors to monitor gut health, fix imbalances

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 by Amanda Christmas
Gut health, intestines, digestive system

A recent project, driven by personal experience, focuses on developing genetically engineered bacteria with sensors to monitor chemical production in the gut and fix imbalances. 

Categories Disease Prevention, Gut Health, Immunity, Microbiome Tags bacteria, gut bacteria, gut health, overall health Leave a comment
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