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.
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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.
Giving antibiotics to newborns can harm their future gut health
A new study finds that antibiotics kill off a substantial number of good bacteria needed to digest milk and develop immunity.
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.
Blood lipids known as ‘ceramides’ serve as potential biomarker for predicting disease from an unhealthy diet
Measuring blood lipids known as ceramides may help track a person at risk of developing cardiometabolic diseases from an unhealthy diet, according to a new study.