Posts Tagged ‘microbiome’
Antibiotics 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 ArticleGut microbes may affect the course of ALS
Researchers have shown in mice that intestinal microbes, collectively termed the gut microbiome, may affect the course of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. …
Read Full ArticleHeart disease biomarker linked to paleo diet
People who follow the paleo diet have twice the amount of a key blood biomarker linked closely to heart disease, …
Read Full ArticleGut microbes protect against neurologic damage from viral infections
Mouse study shows gut microbes produce compounds that prime immune cells to destroy harmful viruses in the brain and nervous system. …
Read Full ArticlePreeclampsia risk may be reduced by a healthy high-fiber diet
A healthy diet rich in fiber is generally recommended, but new research shows it could be even more important during pregnancy to promote the wellbeing of the mother and child. …
Read Full ArticleGrowth failure in preterm infants tied to altered gut bacteria
Extremely premature infants who fail to grow as expected have delayed development of their microbiome, or communities of bacteria and other micro-organisms living in the gut, …
Read Full ArticleAntibiotics weaken flu defenses in the lung
New mouse study finds antibiotics can leave the lung vulnerable to influenza viruses, leading to significantly worse infections and symptoms. …
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