In a world where medical science constantly pushes boundaries, a troubling question persists: why do Black patients with certain cancers often face worse outcomes than White patients, even when their medical care seems identical? This isn’t just a statistical blip; it’s a profound challenge to our understanding of equitable healthcare. A groundbreaking study published in … Read more
What if a simple stool test could detect colorectal cancer years before you ever feel a symptom? It sounds like science fiction, but cutting-edge research is bringing us closer to this reality. A major international study, published in the esteemed journal Nature Medicine, reveals a remarkable link between the tiny organisms in your gut and … Read more
A groundbreaking discovery from the University of Cincinnati suggests a future where fighting off viruses like the flu, COVID-19, or even new pandemics might no longer require an injection. Instead, it could be as simple as taking a pill. New research reveals how specially designed bacteria, swallowed like any other medication, can act as a … Read more
Borneo, Southeast Asia – The urban sprawl isn’t just reshaping our landscapes; it’s profoundly altering the very biology of the animals living alongside us, right down to the microscopic communities in their digestive systems. New research from Swansea University uncovers that as cities expand into ancient rainforests, native and invasive small mammals aren’t merely adapting … Read more
Scientists have created a revolutionary “smart pill,” a battery-free ingestible biosensor that offers new opportunities to understand human gut health.
New research may offer a non-invasive and cost-effective approach to gut health. It involves sensors being placed on the skin to measure bioelectrical activity.
Stanford University researchers have built the most complex synthetic microbiome, creating a community of over 100 bacterial species that were able to be transplanted into mice.
A Mayo Clinic research team has used artificial intelligence (AI) to generate an algorithm to get ahead on detecting colorectal cancer resurgence.
Cultured meat has the potential to cause less greenhouse gas emission, reduce antibiotic use, and use less land mass, pound-for-pound, than meat from livestock.
An international team of researchers have made an exciting new discovery of a stem cell mechanism in the gut.