Posts Tagged ‘gut bacteria’
Gut bacteria in people with Huntington’s disease may be a potential drug target
New findings suggest that altered gut microbiome may play a role in Huntington’s disease. …
Read Full ArticleNew role for white blood cells in the developing brain
Study finds the presence of white blood cells is essential for normal brain development in mice. …
Read Full ArticleHigh-fat diet with antibiotic use linked to gut inflammation
Study finds that combining Western diet and antibiotic use increases the risk of gut dysbiosis and mucosal inflammation, precursors of irritable bowel syndrome. …
Read Full ArticleMom and baby share ‘good bacteria’ through breast milk
A new study found that bacteria are shared and possibly transferred from a mother’s milk to her infant’s gut, and that breastfeeding directly at the breast best supports this process. …
Read Full ArticleOat and rye bran fibers alter gut microbiota, reducing weight gain and liver inflammation
Mouse study shows consumption of dietary fiber from oat and rye brans supports the growth of beneficial gut microbiota, which in turn ameliorates cholesterol metabolism …
Read Full ArticleWhy do arteries age? Study explores link to gut bacteria, diet
TMAO, a byproduct of red meat metabolism, damages our arteries, and may play a key role in boosting risk of heart disease as we get older. …
Read Full ArticleGut microbiome confers resistance to cholera
New findings suggest gut microbiome variation drives susceptibility and resistance to cholera infection. …
Read Full ArticleFecal microbial transplantation more effective and less costly than antibiotics
An innovative treatment for patients with Clostridium difficile infection that uses transplanted gut bacteria is a more effective and more cost-efficient treatment than using antibiotics. …
Read Full ArticleGut microbes might manage your cholesterol
Researchers discover mysterious bacteria that break down cholesterol in the gut. …
Read Full ArticleLandmark study shows inflammation after meals varies dramatically among healthy adults
Nutritional study shows a wide range of metabolic responses after eating in apparently healthy adults, and that food-triggered inflammation varies up to ten-fold. …
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