gut microbiome

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Sep 26 2023

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Sep 26 2023

How the pandemic may have changed our children’s guts

A new study finds that children raised in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic have slightly lower gut microbial diversity than those who had normal social interactions

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Aug 14 2023

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Aug 14 2023

Probiotics could keep the ageing brain healthy, study finds

Taking probiotics regularly may be a way to keep our brains healthy as we age, points out a study from the University of North Carolina

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Aug 06 2023

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Aug 06 2023

Role of gut microbiome in intergenerational adversity: how stress shapes mental health

The gut could be the link between how adversity faced by mothers could affect the mental health of their children

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Jul 27 2023

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Jul 27 2023

A wider view of the gut-brain link

Researchers have found that in older adults with mild cognitive impairment there is an increase in total viruses and a decrease in bacterial abundance in their gut microbiomes

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Jul 23 2023

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Jul 23 2023

The gut-autism link just got stronger

More diverse research methods are needed to study the mega-diverse gut

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Jul 13 2023

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Jul 13 2023

Happy bugs, happy us: your gut can make you happy

Dr Puja Kundaar unveils the profound effect the microscopic bugs in our gut have on our overall health

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Jul 13 2023

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Jul 13 2023

How eating excess salt may be leading to obesity

Research shows that excessive salt intake not only reduces the energy required to digest food but also reduces the diversity of the gut microbiome, leading to lifestyle-related health conditions

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Jun 28 2023

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Jun 28 2023

New probiotic could counteract toxic effects of methylmercury

Gut microbes in a newly formulated probiotic could be used to break down heavy metals commonly found in the foods we eat

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Jul 03 2023

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Jul 03 2023

Gut dysbiosis: Understanding gut imbalance

Gut dysbiosis is caused when there is a disruption in the bacterial species in the gut leading to various health issues. It is influenced by factors such as diet, stress, antibiotics, and chronic diseases.

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Jun 28 2023

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Jun 28 2023

The gut link in colon cancer could be a boon for early diagnosis

New study says specific bacterial species in the formation of precancerous polyps. A demonstratable gut link could lead to dietary intervention to pre-empt colon cancer

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Jun 28 2023

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Jun 28 2023

Longevity lessons from the guts of Japanese centenarians

The answer to Japanese centenarians living long and healthy lives may lie in the gut, finds a new study

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Jun 26 2023

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Jun 26 2023

Bad gut leads to bad sleep and vice-versa

There is a reciprocal relationship between the gut and sleep. Imbalances in gut bacteria can impact sleep and inadequate sleep can negatively affect the gut

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Jun 28 2023

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Jun 28 2023

Study links binge drinking and gut microbiome changes

Researchers in Ireland have uncovered a link between binge drinking by young adults and changes in their gut microbiomes that may explain why some people are more prone to developing alcohol use disorders

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Jun 19 2023

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Jun 19 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 09 2023

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Jun 09 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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Jun 04 2023

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Jun 04 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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Apr 12 2023

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Apr 12 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 31 2023

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Mar 31 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 31 2023

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Mar 31 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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Apr 04 2023

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Apr 04 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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Mar 14 2023

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Mar 14 2023

Gut microbiome-based therapies should be personalised: Dr Yogesh Shouche

Differences in the diversity of gut microbiota across different regions could mean that a probiotic for one person may not work for others

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Mar 11 2023

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Mar 11 2023

The gut instinct: the surprising link between gut microbes and social behaviour

A new study in zebrafish finds that social neurons are pruned by microglia influenced by the gut microbiome

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Mar 07 2023

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Mar 07 2023

Herbs and probiotics: an ayurvedic approach to managing IBS

Ayurvedic experts consider buttermilk to be the choice of medicine for managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to its probiotic activity. Plant-based ingredients such as dried ginger, long pepper and cumin seeds along with rock salt are also considered part of a modified diet

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Feb 16 2023

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Feb 16 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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Mar 25 2023

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Mar 25 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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Mar 12 2023

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Mar 12 2023

Cyborg cells show potential in cancer therapy

UC Davis researchers make programmable and resilient cyborg cells that can invade cancer cells

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Feb 16 2023

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Feb 16 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 14 2023

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Jan 14 2023

Ayurvedic experts recommend ways for optimal gut health

A healthy diet is key to a healthy gut, which means including probiotics and avoiding gut-irritating foods

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Feb 16 2023

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Feb 16 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 17 2023

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Jan 17 2023

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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Jan 17 2023

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Jan 17 2023

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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Mar 31 2023

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Mar 31 2023

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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Jan 17 2023

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Jan 17 2023

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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Dec 29 2022

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Dec 29 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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Dec 29 2022

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Dec 29 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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Dec 29 2022

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Dec 29 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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Dec 29 2022

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Dec 29 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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Nov 24 2022

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Nov 24 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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Nov 17 2022

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Nov 17 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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Nov 22 2022

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Nov 22 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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Nov 28 2022

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Nov 28 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