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Cocaine exposure and gut microbiota

Gut Brain Connection

Here’s what happens to gut bacteria after cocaine ingestion, according to mouse modelNovember 15, 2022

Gut health

How does a new bacterial strain earn its place in the gut? Scientists study microbiome evolution over an entire yearNovember 10, 2022

Fecal and blood samples

Gut bacteria linked to metabolites in the bloodNovember 7, 2022

Fecal transplant pills

Bacteria that play dirty require a dirty solution: Fecal transplants help drive out life-threatening intestinal infectionNovember 2, 2022

Magnetic bacteria in blood vessel

Disease Prevention

How magnets could be used to guide cancer-killing drugs to tumorsNovember 1, 2022

The image shows neurons (red) in the smooth muscle layers (green) of the mouse colon

Gut inflammation prevented by pain-sensing nerves, mouse study suggestsNovember 1, 2022

Colorectal screening

Disease Prevention

New test for colorectal cancer saves 80% on screening costsOctober 31, 2022

Rheumatoid arthritis x-ray

Newly discovered species of bacteria in the microbiome may be culprit behind rheumatoid arthritisOctober 29, 2022

Childhood obesity concept

Gut Brain Connection

Gut mechanism responsible for rebound weight gain in children with obesity uncoveredOctober 26, 2022

Harvard scientists find substance that could improve motility for people with colon disordersOctober 26, 2022