Researchers develop new tool to study autism risk factors
University of Mississippi researchers have developed a new tool to help scientists study how environmental and genetic factors interact to influence autism spectrum disorder.
Nov 11, 2025
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Diets high in sugar and butter lead to changes in gut microbiome linked to excessive alcohol intake in mice
Mice that switched from a high sugar/butter diet to a standard diet developed a strong preference for alcohol over water, in a study exploring the connection between gastrointestinal microorganisms and alcohol use disorder ...
Oct 30, 2025
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Macrophages can fuel liver cancer spread by supplying acetate to tumor cells
Chinese researchers have revealed a mechanism that triggers metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)—the most common type of primary liver cancer—through the production of acetate by tumor-associated macrophages.
Oct 21, 2025
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Combination of pre- and probiotics offers superior anti-inflammatory benefits compared with omega-3 or prebiotic alone
A new study, led by researchers at the University of Nottingham, has found that combining certain types of dietary supplements is more effective than single prebiotics or omega-3 in supporting immune and metabolic health, ...
Oct 15, 2025
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Epilepsy drug's feared fertility risks in men found to be minimal
A large-scale international study led by the University of Liverpool has found little evidence that sodium valproate significantly impairs male fertility in men with epilepsy or bipolar disorder.
Sep 15, 2025
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Cancer cells can use backup routes to fuel their growth
When it comes to their survival, cancer cells have a host of backup plans. This is especially true of the nutrients that cancers use to grow and spread. In addition to relying on sugars like glucose to power their proliferation, ...
Sep 8, 2025
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Pregnant women face tough choices about medication. Medical research cuts will make it worse
A panel convened in July 2025 by the Food and Drug Administration sparked controversy by casting doubt about the safety of commonly used antidepressants during pregnancy. But it also raised the broader issue of how little ...
Aug 28, 2025
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Alcohol withdrawal therapy linked to healthy changes in the gut microbiome
Alcohol withdrawal is associated with positive changes in the composition and function of the gut microbiome, improving our understanding of the gut's influence on physiological and behavioral health, including alcohol craving, ...
Aug 25, 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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Previously undetectable biomarkers in gut microbiome may predict 'invisible' chronic fatigue syndrome, long COVID
Millions suffering from myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), a debilitating condition often overlooked due to the lack of diagnostic tools, may be closer to personalized care, according to new research ...
Jul 25, 2025
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