Scientists uncover molecular pathway that explains how your diet, gut bacteria regulate immunity
The food taken into your body can influence the release of a metabolic byproduct made by a specific gut microbe that regulates immunity.
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Study finds growing evidence of the gut’s role in the body’s ‘second brain’
While the data is still in its early stages, the findings could help with developing treatments that would better regulate the enteric nervous system .
Scientists create ‘snapshot’ of how gut microbiome communicates with immune cells; could lead to IBD treatment
People with IBD have shown a reduced diversity in their gut microbiome with notable decreases among Bacteroides and Firmicutes bacteria.
Your gut undergoes significant changes as you get older: Here’s how aging alters your microbiome
Research shows that aging causes significant changes to the microbiome including the type of bacteria living in the gut.
Exercise activates cannabis-like substances to help fight chronic inflammation
The study demonstrates that by activating endocannabinoids in the body, exercise helped lower inflammation and reduce the pain from people with arthritis.
Early signs of pancreatic cancer can be detected from stool samples
Researchers from Spain may have found a way to detect pancreatic cancer earlier using patient stool samples.
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.
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.
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.
Fecal transplant could be life-changing for people with peanut allergies
Fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) from healthy, non-allergic donors are allowing some severely allergic young adults to safely ingest small amounts of peanut.