Gut Microbiome

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Jun 05 2023

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Jun 05 2023

Butyrate micelles could change how we treat food allergies

Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed polymeric molecules called micelles to carry butyrate to the gut, potentially serving as a way to treat food allergies, inflammatory conditions

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Jun 01 2023

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Jun 01 2023

New research uncovers link between gut microbiome and anorexia

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have found that changes in the gut microbiome may play a role in the development and progression of eating disorder anorexia nervosa

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May 30 2023

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May 30 2023

An imbalanced gut could lead to chronic fatigue syndrome

This research demonstrates that there are robust bacterial signatures of gut dysbiosis in individuals with ME/CFS

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Mar 30 2023

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Mar 30 2023

Indian researchers develop AI tool to better understand the gut microbiome

Developed at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Bhopal, the AI tool predicts how gut bacteria break down food and medicines

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Mar 29 2023

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Mar 29 2023

The gut-exercise connection: building a diverse microbiome with physical activity

A recent study shows that maintaining a healthy body weight and engaging in moderate exercise can result in a healthier and more diverse gut microbiome

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Mar 29 2023

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Mar 29 2023

A healthy gut could boost cell therapies for cancer

New research suggests taking antibiotics that harm the gut microbiome worsens outcomes of CAR-T cell therapies for individuals with cancer

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Mar 29 2023

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Mar 29 2023

From gut to lung: how your digestive system affects your breathing

While the gut has been implicated in many diseases, there is one less studied path that remain in early stages of research: the connection between the gut and the lungs

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Feb 09 2023

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Feb 09 2023

Microbiome pill improves mood of those with recurrent gut infections

Current treatments for C. difficile infections use antibiotics to target and kill the disease-causing bacteria but do little to address the imbalance of gut microbiome

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Feb 09 2023

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Feb 09 2023

How do gut bacteria ‘taunt’ Alzheimer’s

A study from Washington University School of Medicine finds that gut bacteria affect tau accumulation commonly seen in Alzheimer's disease

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Feb 05 2023

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Feb 05 2023

The motivation to exercise could lie in the gut

A recent study conducted at the University of Pennsylvania established a link between the gut microbes and the motivation to exercise.

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Jan 13 2023

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Jan 13 2023

The gut-obesity connection: how your microbiome may be influencing your weight

Diets rich in fibre improve gut microbe diversity and work against factors causing obesity, say studies

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Jan 10 2023

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Jan 10 2023

Scientists identify a new way to treat chronic gut pain

The discovery of touch receptors in the colon may offer a new approach to manage chronic pain associated with disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, thus reducing the need for opioids

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Dec 31 2022

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Dec 31 2022

Gut-on-a-chip model: Recreating the human intestine

Recreating the gut on a chip has been touted as the future of medicine in terms of how we test drugs and study different conditions that affect the gut.

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Dec 29 2022

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Dec 29 2022

Study reveals gut bacteria that can worsen dangerous infections

A common diarrhoea-inducing infection can turn fatal when paired with a particular group of antibiotic-resistant gut bacteria

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Dec 12 2022

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Dec 12 2022

Gut imbalances may be making breast cancer worse: Study

While there is no gut-based treatment for breast cancer yet, experts suggest lifestyle changes to improve overall gut health may help

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Dec 06 2022

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Dec 06 2022

FDA approves first faecal microbiota product to treat C. diff infection

This novel therapy to restore the gut’s bacterial diversity could open the door for several other microbiome-modulating treatments

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Nov 30 2022

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Nov 30 2022

Gut-friendly bacteria with backpacks could improve IBD treatment

Researchers equip bacteria with protective layers to survive stomach acids and a nanotech-infused backpack to help mitigate IBD

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Nov 27 2022

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Nov 27 2022

A probiotic memory boost: research shows promise as Alzheimer’s treatment

A study from Japan has shown improvement in memory of individuals at risk of developing Alzheimer’s when supplemented with a probiotic

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Nov 22 2022

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Nov 22 2022

A ‘bacterial twist’ may save gut from antibiotic damage

Researchers at MIT used synthetic biology approaches to modify bacteria to break down antibiotics that reach the gut

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Nov 17 2022

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Nov 17 2022

Poop in a capsule: nothing messy about this futuristic therapy

Faecal transplants could become a part of life-saving treatments, prompting researchers to develop cleaner, simpler, and safer delivery methods

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Nov 16 2022

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Nov 16 2022

A holistic way to handling epilepsy

An integrated approach to managing epilepsy and the role of the caregiver is essential in ensuring the well-being of epilepsy affected individuals

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Nov 10 2022

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Nov 10 2022

How ‘swimming’ algae can deliver drugs straight to your gut

Using algal biomotors can solve many of the problems associated with conventional drug delivery systems

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Oct 31 2022

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Oct 31 2022

A new technique to study disease-causing gut microbes

The non-invasive method can help scientists study which gut microbes may be causing inflammatory diseases and how to stop them

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Oct 20 2022

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Oct 20 2022

Antibiotic abuse alters the gut, raising diabetes risk

Researchers have found that antibiotics reduce diversity of gut bacteria which may be linked with an increased incidence of diabetes and other metabolic disorders

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Oct 13 2022

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Oct 13 2022

A gut-derived protein could yield diabetes therapy

Researchers have identified a protein produced by gut microbes that raises hope for developing therapies to treat Type 1 diabetes in adults.

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Oct 08 2022

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Oct 08 2022

Heart risks from red meat could lie in our gut

Scientists have identified metabolites produced by gut microbes when we eat red and processed meats, which could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease