Strong gut health plays key role when it comes to success of cancer treatments
New research reveals a link between the gut microbiome and how the body responds to immunotherapy for cancer.
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Love sushi? Study explains how the gut processes seaweed
New research from the University of Michigan helps in understanding how the body processes a delicious underwater delicacy: seaweed.
IBD cure on horizon? Poop study identifies key protein that causes ulcerative colitis
A group of microbial enzymes living in the gut microbiome were found to be the culprit behind ulcerative colitis.
The amount of sugar in your food can shape bacteria living in your gut microbiome
New research provides strong evidence on the relationship between diet and the gut microbiome — especially when it comes to sugars.
Salmonella, other bacteria use ‘hack’ to turn immune system against our body: ‘It’s kind of ingenious’
Some bacteria, such as salmonella, have developed a mechanism that lets them evade destruction entirely by the immune system.
Severe COVID-19 infection potentially devastating for gut health
A study from the United Kingdom suggests severe COVID-19 illness can cause significant damage to your gut’s immune system.
E. coli strain originally from farm animals may be cause behind deadly infections in humans
New research finds a strain of E.coli bacteria from farm animals could be the cause behind deadly pandemic strains in humans.
Scientists discover molecule in gut bacteria that wakes up dormant ‘zombie’ viruses
Gut bacteria can reawaken dormant viruses, finds a new study from Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Study shows potential link between eating meat and multiple sclerosis development
Several genetic and environmental factors cause multiple sclerosis and a new report suggests these may include eating meat and having a less diverse gut.
Mouse study demonstrates how gut bacteria cause anxiety, regulate emotions
New research finds that bacteria living in the gut have a way of traveling to the brain and rearranging brain cells involved in anxiety.