Posts Tagged ‘gut bacteria’
Microbiome provides new clues to determining development of colon cancer
Researchers found a connection between intestinal bacteria species and the development of colon cancer. …
Read Full ArticleLink between gut microbes & muscle growth suggests future approach to tackle muscle loss
The microorganisms living in the intestines could help with muscle growth and function, opening new doors to interventions for age-related skeletal muscle loss, …
Read Full ArticleDisrupting the gut microbiome may affect some immune responses to flu vaccination
Researchers found that oral antibiotics, which can kill gut microorganisms, can alter the human immune response to seasonal influenza vaccination. …
Read Full ArticleResistance can spread even without the use of antibiotics
Researchers have discovered a new mechanism that spreads antibiotic resistance in intestinal bacteria independent of the use of antibiotics. …
Read Full ArticleNew insights into how diet & medication impact the influence of gut bacteria on our health
New research has demonstrated that diet can alter the effectiveness of a type-2 diabetes drug via its action on gut bacteria. …
Read Full ArticleAntibiotics exposure linked to increased colon cancer risk
Extensive “data mining” analysis of British medical records suggests that taking even a single course of antibiotics might boost – albeit slightly – the risk of developing colon cancer …
Read Full ArticleGenetic risk for autoimmunity is associated with differences in gut microbiome
Children with a high genetic risk of developing type 1 diabetes have different gut microbiomes than children with a low risk, …
Read Full ArticleNew study links high-fat diet and gut bacteria to insulin resistance
Researchers have discovered how our choice of diet can weaken our gut immune system and lead to the development of diabetes. …
Read Full ArticlePrecision editing of gut bacteria reduces colorectal cancer in mice
Researchers have shown that precision editing of the bacterial populations in the gut reduces inflammation-associated colorectal cancer in mice. …
Read Full ArticleE. coli superbug strains can persist in healthy women’s guts
A recent study of over 1,000 healthy women with no symptoms of urinary tract infections showed nearly 9 percent carried multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli strains in their guts. …
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