UVA scientists solve 50-year-old mystery behind how bacteria move
According to their findings, E. coli bacteria move by coiling appendages and creating makeshift propellers out of one protein.
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Skin sensors provide non-invasive, cost-effective means for diagnosing gut conditions
New research may offer a non-invasive and cost-effective approach to gut health. It involves sensors being placed on the skin to measure bioelectrical activity.
Some cancer-causing viruses suppress the immune system, thanks to regular gut bacteria
A new study from the University of Chicago reports that commensal bacteria encourage leukemia caused by the murine leukemia virus (MuLV) by suppressing the anti-tumor immune response in mice.
Individual gut microbiome could dictate personalized, more effective depression treatments
Dr. Jane Foster is hoping to unravel how the trillions of gut microbes in humans are related to depression and other mental health disorders.
Scientists create first phage ‘cocktail’ that suppresses gut bacteria linked to IBD
Researchers say they’ve developed the first phage combination therapy to target and clamp down on harmful gut bacteria associated with the illness.
Artificial sweeteners can actually increase risk of diabetes by altering blood sugar levels
Artificial sweeteners could increase the risk of developing diabetes, according to new research.
Neurotoxin discovery reveals how Alzheimer’s disease actually starts in the gut
Gut toxins play a key role in gastrointestinal issues, but now, a new study reveals a specific toxin is a major contributor to Alzheimer’s disease.
Dogs’ microbiome turns over within week after starting new diet
Changing a dog’s diet also changes the community of microbes in its gut.
New low-calorie artificial sweetener as tasty as white sugar — and actually good for gut health, too
A new low-calorie sweetener claims to be as sweet as white sugar, and even helps to support healthy microbes.
How math model is helping scientists understand role of gut microbiome in obese patients
Researchers from the University of South Denmark developed MATOMIC to investigate the role of gut microbiomes in obese people.