Coral-inspired capsule samples hidden bacteria from the small intestine
In the depths of the ocean, marine corals have evolved intricate, porous structures that shelter diverse microbial communities.
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How subtle bacterial shifts keep gut inflammation at bay
One of the most captivating mysteries about the immune system is how it manages to keep its healthy equilibrium—staying on high alert and ready to react to harmful invaders or damaged cells, while remaining calm in the presence ...
Aug 25, 2025
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The stomach's 'second brain' is more in sync with the mind during mental distress, researchers discover
Stronger coordination between the brain and the stomach's natural rhythm is linked to higher levels of anxiety, depression, and stress, according to the largest study of its kind from Aarhus University.
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Mushroom-derived molecule drives microbial chemistry linked to colorectal cancer
Microbes in our gut are important for overall health, but certain bacteria can promote inflammation, damage DNA, and support the growth of diseases like cancer.
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Bacteria in the digestive system may work to maintain balance both directly and indirectly
Intestinal bacteria are important for human health as they help digest food and regulate immune function. Thus, in recent years, it has become clear that gut microbiota dysbiosis, an imbalance in types and composition of ...
Aug 1, 2025
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Scientists determine count of metabolic products entering body from intestinal microorganisms
The microbial community in the human gut plays a central role in various diseases. An important form of chemical communication between the gut microbiome and the human body comes from small molecules produced when bacteria ...
Jul 30, 2025
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Gut cells found to 'whisper' like brain neurons: Discovery redefines how the body heals itself
In a key advance for regenerative medicine and gut health, scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have uncovered a precise and unexpected communication system ...
Jul 24, 2025
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Study uncovers how the immune system fends off gut parasites
New research from the University of Pittsburgh reveals how the immune system defends against intestinal parasitic worms, or helminths, one of the most common infections worldwide in communities with limited access to clean ...
Jul 22, 2025
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Intestinal flora works together with certain genes to aggravate ulcerative colitis, research reveals
Ulcerative colitis (UC) causes misery for millions worldwide. It affects the large intestine, causing pain, cramping, and frequent bowel movements with bloody diarrhea. Although some people go through periods when they feel ...
Jul 18, 2025
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Bacteriophages: Meet the viruses that hunt superbugs
Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that infect and kill bacteria. These microscopic predators are found everywhere, from soil and water to food and the human gut. Because they attack only specific bacteria, researchers ...
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