Antidiabetic medication, acarbose, blocked by microbial proteins in the gut and mouth
Acarbose is naturally used by bacteria in the soil to keep competing types of bacteria from growing in the ecosystem.
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High-fiber diet provides vital benefits to melanoma patients undergoing immunotherapy
Researchers and medical professionals are discovering a correlation between a diet rich in fiber and the effects of immunotherapy on patients with melanoma.
Your prescription drugs may have long-term harmful effects on gut microbes, study shows
More than half of the U.S. adult population take prescription drugs – making America the pill nation of the world. The majority of these adults are 80 or older and suffer from severe conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disorders, according to Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute. While these medicines may help alleviate certain symptoms, … Read more
Surfers 3 times more likely to have antibiotic-resistant bacteria in gut from seawater
Researchers conducted the study to find out if ingested seawater changes surfers’ microbiota, as well as if any of the bacterial strains within the gut show resistance to antibiotics.
Gut bacteria linked to improved cognitive development in male infants
From digestion-related processes and immunity to the production of essential vitamins, gut bacteria carry out a wide range of critical functions in the body. Previous studies reveal the healing nature of these microbes when it comes to mental disorders. In addition to this, gut microbes may help improve comprehension and early speech development in babies. … Read more