Your brain’s surprising ally when it comes to fighting infection: Your gut
A recent study suggests a surprising ally in its defense against bacteria and viruses: the gut.
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Scientists unravel secrets behind bacterium that can increase stomach cancer risk
A new study describes how H.pylori causes extensive stomach tissue damage and enables uncontrollable cell growth.
Fecal transplants show promise for those who suffer from recurring C. difficile infections
The transplantation of healthy feces into patients with C. difficile promotes the growth of healthy gut bacteria and eases the symptoms of infections.
Your gut helps protect your brain from infections, scientists say
“The exact way in which the brain protects itself from infection, beyond the physical barrier of the meninges, has been something of a mystery, but to find that an important line of defense starts in the gut was quite a surprise,”
Gut fungi could be key to fighting fungal infections in the blood
The fungi in the gastrointestinal tract train the immune system to fight off other hazardous fungi that could infect the body.