Browsing: Gut Health & Microbiome

Researchers from the UF Health Cancer Institute have discovered a small compound produced naturally by gut bacteria that doubles the response to lung cancer immunotherapy treatment in mice and can now be made into a drug for testing in humans. The findings, published in Cell Reports Medicine, could have widespread clinical impact as a combination therapy…

Microbes living in and on the human body number in the tens of trillions, where they set up camp in locations as diverse as the depths of the large intestine, inside the mouth, within the urogenital tract, and even behind the ears. By the early 2000s, scientists had primarily studied the harmful effects of microbes,…

The trillions of microorganisms living in our intestine influence our health, from digestion and metabolism to immunity. Yet scientists still struggle to understand how these microbes shape these important physiological functions because gut microbiomes are extraordinarily complex, redundant, and dynamic. New technologies are therefore essential for advancing microbiome research. Researchers at the University of Vienna…

A new study from the University of Oulu suggests that gut bacteria may send different biological signals in Parkinson’s disease. The findings add to growing evidence that changes in the gut could be linked to Parkinson’s disease and may eventually help researchers identify new underlying mechanisms for the condition. 

For years, a lot of the science around the gut microbiome has come from a relatively small part of the world. Researchers have studied what lives inside our intestines, how those microbes interact with our food and health, and what they might have to do with diseases such as obesity and diabetes. But there was…

The gut is home to trillions of microorganisms, and they are not simply passive passengers. Many of them depend on parts of food that the human digestive system cannot fully break down, especially dietary fibre and resistant starch.That makes food an important part of the gut environment. Research suggests that increasing fibre can produce consistent…

Hyderabad:A new research initiative is looking at whether pills made from faecal matter of carefully screened healthy donors could help treat patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease

Fall is an ideal time for healthy comfort foods. As the leaves change color, the weather cools, and you start to spend more time indoors, you may be craving autumn classics like pumpkin, apples, and sweet potatoes

The gut microbiome is increasingly recognised as an important piece of the puzzle in metabolic health, but new research suggests there may be no one-size-fits-all gut profile. A recent study found that the gut microbiomes of South Asian populations differ from those reported in other parts of the world and are shaped by factors including…

In a breakthrough study, ZOE scientists have identified 100 specific gut bacteria species that serve as reliable markers for heart and metabolic health