Posts Tagged ‘gut bacteria’
Twins study identifies fecal microbiome differences in food allergies
A new study of pairs of twins with and without food allergies has identified differences in novel metabolites and specific gut bacteria. …
Read Full ArticleGut microbe may promote breast cancer
Mouse study suggests gut microbe toxin promotes breast cancer progression. …
Read Full ArticlePotential preventative treatment for Crohn’s disease
A potential preventive treatment for Crohn’s disease targets dysfunctional T cell responses to gut bacteria. …
Read Full ArticleGut bacteria play a role in brain function and mood regulation
An imbalance in the gut bacteria community can cause a reduction in some metabolites, resulting in depressive-like behaviors. …
Read Full ArticleSpecific gut bacterium linked to irritable bowel syndrome
Researchers have identified a potential connection between Brachyspira, a genus of bacteria in the intestines, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). …
Read Full ArticleA molecule from gut bacteria reduces effectiveness of diabetes medication
The action of metformin, the classic drug used to treat diabetes by stabilizing blood sugar, can be blocked by a molecule from the bacteria in our intestines …
Read Full ArticleHow the gut immune system deals with the plethora of gut microbes
New research suggests the gut immune system can be quite precise, creating antibodies that target specific gut microbes. …
Read Full ArticleFighting intestinal infections with the body’s own endocannabinoids
Native endocannabinoids signaling molecules, similar to those found in cannabis, can protect against intestinal infections. …
Read Full ArticleTargeting our second brain to fight diabetes
New research reveals how gut bacteria play an important role in altering the production of bioactive lipids essential for gut-brain communication and regulation of blood sugar. …
Read Full ArticleCesarean birth, prolonged labor influence infant gut bacteria, risk of childhood obesity
Events at birth may affect infant gut bacteria during the first few months of life, leading to a higher risk of childhood obesity and allergies …
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