Posts Tagged ‘gut bacteria’
Fighting 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 …
Read Full ArticleDietary fructose heightens inflammatory bowel disease
A new study suggests that consumption of fructose may worsen intestinal inflammation common to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). …
Read Full ArticleMaternal intestinal microbiome affects fetal brain development
In mice, the maternal intestinal microbiome regulates which genes are activated during fetal brain development. …
Read Full ArticleGut microbiome could unlock the secret to healthy aging
Large cohort study links gut microbiome to dozens of health conditions including high blood pressure, high blood lipids, and body mass index (BMI). …
Read Full ArticleInfluence of vitamin D supplementation on a baby’s gut microbiome
Vitamin D supplementation is associated with compositional changes in a baby’s microbiome at three months of age. …
Read Full ArticleResearchers discover how gut bacteria modulate cancer immunotherapy response
New findings show how our gut bacteria can enhance immunotherapy to battle different forms of cancer. …
Read Full ArticleGut 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. …
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