For decades, we’ve heard about antibiotic resistance as a global health crisis, a silent threat making once-treatable infections deadly. But what if the very bacteria living peacefully in your gut, the ones you rarely think about, are silently increasing your personal risk for serious health issues, even death? A groundbreaking study from Finland reveals a … Read more
That throbbing pain from a severe burn is just one part of the trauma. New research indicates that if you’ve been drinking before that injury, a hidden turmoil unfolds within your gut. Scientists at Loyola University Chicago Health Sciences Division have discovered that the combination of alcohol and burn trauma severely disrupts the delicate balance … Read more
For those who receive a kidney transplant, the journey doesn’t end with surgery. A constant worry remains: the body’s immune system attacking the new organ, a process known as rejection. But what if there was an early warning system, a way to spot trouble before it even becomes obvious? Groundbreaking research indicates the answer might … Read more
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.
There is much research in progress, seeking efficient ways to get anti-cancer drugs to tumors — using magnets.
A new study describes how H.pylori causes extensive stomach tissue damage and enables uncontrollable cell growth.
New research from the University of British Columbia (UBC) reveals that humans are not the only species with a microbiome.
Researchers have found how bacteria swim through different fluids and environments, making them perfect for delivering life-saving drugs to all areas of the body.
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.
The transplantation of healthy feces into patients with C. difficile promotes the growth of healthy gut bacteria and eases the symptoms of infections.