The gut in the lab may reveal what gut microbes do in real time
What we eat affects our gut microbes, and now researchers can follow both good and bad changes step by step.
Mar 19, 2025
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Bacteria: News and Research on Lactobacillaceae
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'Non-industrialized' style diet can reduce risk of chronic disease
Researchers have found that a newly developed diet inspired by the eating habits of non-industrialized societies can significantly reduce the risk of a number of chronic diseases—and plan to share recipes with the public.
Jan 23, 2025
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Study links vaginal microbiome differences to higher cervical cancer rates in Native American women
A recent study led by researchers at the University of Arizona Cancer Center and Northern Arizona University found that Native American women were disproportionately affected by vaginal dysbiosis, a disruption in the balance ...
Dec 19, 2024
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First full characterization of kidney microbiome unlocks potential to prevent kidney stones
Cleveland Clinic researchers have found definitive proof of a kidney microbiome that influences renal health and kidney stone formation, demonstrating that the urinary tract is not sterile and low levels of bacteria are normal.
Dec 11, 2024
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Probiotic may counteract fire-retardant chemical damage
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are fire-retardant chemicals that are found everywhere—upholstery, carpets, curtains, electronics, and even infant products. Known to disrupt hormones and persist in the environment, ...
Nov 22, 2024
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Gut microbes play key role in regulating stress responsiveness throughout the day, research finds
A pioneering study has uncovered the vital role that gut microbiota plays in regulating stress responses by interacting with the body's circadian rhythms.
Nov 5, 2024
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Chronic stress accelerates colorectal cancer progression by disrupting the balance of gut microbiota, study shows
Cutting-edge research has uncovered how chronic stress disrupts the balance of gut microbiota to speed up the progression of colorectal cancer (CRC), opening new avenues for CRC prevention and treatment.
Oct 12, 2024
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Engineered probiotic successfully ameliorates ulcerative colitis in animal models
Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a probiotic-based therapeutic that synergistically restores intestinal redox and microbiota homeostasis. This therapeutic ...
Aug 28, 2024
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A common fatty acid may help restore healthy vaginal bacteria after infection
More than half of women globally experience bacterial vaginosis (BV)—an imbalance of naturally occurring microbes in the female genital tract—at least once in their life. The condition can cause painful symptoms and vaginal ...
Aug 19, 2024
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Ultra-processed foods: Here's how they may affect the way the immune system functions
In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods.
Jun 18, 2024
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