Researchers find one potential driver of childhood IBD
New research suggests small proteins called IL-36 cytokines may be a critical target for treating childhood inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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Harmful gut microbes may have greater influence on immunotherapy for cancer patients than ‘good’ bacteria
A new study suggests that microorganisms which hinder the response to immunotherapy may have greater influence than beneficial microorganisms.
Social influencer: How gut microbiome plays key role in your personality
A recent study finds that the gut microbiome influences personality traits involved in mental and physical energy.
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.
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.
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.