Posts Tagged ‘microbiome’
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 ArticleSentinels in the mouth
Newly discovered chemical-sensing cells in the gums protect the mouth by standing guard against infections that damage soft tissue and destroy the bone that supports the teeth, …
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 ArticleSerotonin and a popular anti-depressant affect the gut microbiome
A new study in mice strongly suggests that serotonin and drugs that target serotonin, such as anti-depressants, can have a major effect on the gut microbiota …
Read Full ArticleMouthwash use could inhibit benefits of exercise
Exercise is known to reduce blood pressure – but the activity of bacteria in our mouths may determine whether we experience this benefit, …
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 ArticleRed wine benefits linked to better gut health
A study has found that people who drank red wine had an increased gut microbiota diversity (a sign of gut health) compared to non-red wine drinkers. …
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, …
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