The majority of babies in America are born with poor gut microbiota, according to new research

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An overwhelming percentage of infants in America are born lacking an essential bacterium that is critical for breast milk metabolism as well as the progression of the immune system. This deficiency enables harmful pathogens to overpopulate – which often leads to diaper rash and colic, according to new research. A large number of diverse bacteria … Read more

The Synchronization of ENS Neurons Enables Complex Functions in the Gut

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The collection of nerves in the gut called the enteric nervous system (ENS) has been shown to act similarly to other neural networks in the central nervous system (CNS). Considering the many diverse functions of the digestive system and its accessory organs, the ENS is the most complex peripheral nervous system – and the most … Read more

Research Uncovers Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Pet Lemurs

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Antibiotic resistance occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi acquire the capacity to resist the treatments meant to destroy them. Because these hazardous microorganisms continue to multiply, diseases caused by antibiotic-resistant pathogens are becoming more difficult, if not impossible, to cure. To make matters worse, antibiotic-resistant bacteria were recently detected in the digestive tracts … Read more