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Released: 29-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Crucial Period of Early Childhood
Universite de Montreal

Breastfeeding, child nutrition and exposure secondhand tobacco smoke at an early age may play a role in the onset of inflammatory bowel disease, according to a study conducted on Quebecers.

Newswise: Iowa State Study Shows Zinc’s Potential to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance
Released: 28-Oct-2024 3:55 PM EDT
Iowa State Study Shows Zinc’s Potential to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance
Iowa State University

A research team at Iowa State University has found that zinc supplements may be an inexpensive, effective antidote to the growing health threat of antimicrobial resistance, potentially extending the effectiveness of today’s antibiotic arsenal against disease.

   
22-Oct-2024 12:35 PM EDT
Discrimination Leads to Changes in the Gut Microbiome
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

In a new study, UCLA Health researchers have found that people who experienced discrimination had pro-inflammatory bacteria and gene activity in their gut microbiome that was different from those who did not experience discrimination.

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Released: 24-Oct-2024 10:35 PM EDT
The Vandal Theory Podcast - Season 8, Episode 1: Exploring Killer Yeasts
University of Idaho

Question: Have you ever tried baking or brewing with yeast?

Newswise: Beneficial Gut Microbe Has Surprising Metabolic Capabilities
22-Oct-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Beneficial Gut Microbe Has Surprising Metabolic Capabilities
Washington University in St. Louis

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified potentially far-reaching effects of a particular gut bacterium that was linked to better growth in Bangladeshi children receiving a therapeutic food designed to nurture healthy gut microbes. The far-reaching effects include regulating appetite, immune responses, neuronal function, and the ability of pathogenic bacteria to produce disease.

Newswise: FSU Researchers Uncover New Link Between Gut Bacteria and Alzheimer’s Disease
Released: 24-Oct-2024 11:35 AM EDT
FSU Researchers Uncover New Link Between Gut Bacteria and Alzheimer’s Disease
Florida State University

A groundbreaking study by researchers at Florida State University’s Gut Biome Lab has revealed a potential link between an infection caused by gut bacteria and the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

Released: 23-Oct-2024 12:15 PM EDT
Antibiotics and Antifungals May Slightly Affect Parkinson's Risk, Study Finds
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New research by Rutgers Health researchers highlights a complex relationship between bacteria in the digestive tract and brain health.

Newswise: Saving the Bats: Researchers Find Bacteria, Fungi on Bat Wings That Could Help Fight Deadly White-Nose Syndrome
Released: 23-Oct-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Saving the Bats: Researchers Find Bacteria, Fungi on Bat Wings That Could Help Fight Deadly White-Nose Syndrome
McMaster University

Bacteria and fungi from the wings of bats could play a significant role in saving them from white-nose syndrome (WNS), a fungal disease affecting the skin of wings and muzzle, which has nearly wiped out vulnerable bat populations across North America.

Released: 23-Oct-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Soils from Six Continents Add Up to Largest Database of Viruses Beneath Our Feet
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Scientists have plumbed the depths of nearly 3,000 soil samples from around the globe to put together the heftiest atlas of soil viruses ever created. But what are all those viruses doing in the soil? More than 97 percent are considered “viral dark matter” that have no known function.

Released: 23-Oct-2024 7:20 AM EDT
Microbes, Not Fossil Fuels, Drove Methane Growth Between 2020 and 2022
University of Colorado Boulder

Microorganisms growing in landfills, on agricultural land and in wetlands are contributing to skyrocketing levels of atmospheric methane, a potent greenhouse gas, according to new CU Boulder research.

Released: 22-Oct-2024 11:30 AM EDT
Does Gut Microbiome Affect Spine Health?
RUSH

Are back problems influenced by your gut? Researchers at Rush think there may be a connection.

Newswise: New Insights Into Akkermansia Muciniphila's Growth Dynamics: The Role of Mucin O-Glycans and Food-Derived Glycoproteins
Released: 19-Oct-2024 9:20 PM EDT
New Insights Into Akkermansia Muciniphila's Growth Dynamics: The Role of Mucin O-Glycans and Food-Derived Glycoproteins
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team investigates how mucin, a major component of the gut lining, and food-derived glycoproteins influence the growth of this bacterium.

Released: 17-Oct-2024 10:10 AM EDT
Identifying the Genes That Viruses ‘Steal’ From Ocean Microbes
Ohio State University

A new study gets scientists closer to more fully understanding where viruses fit into the global ocean picture of cycling nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorous and, of particular interest, carbon.

Released: 17-Oct-2024 7:45 AM EDT
Penn Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Create mRNA Vaccine to Prevent and Treat C. difficile
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

A new vaccine provides hope for treating and even preventing the highly contagious and difficult-to-treat Clostridioides difficile infection, more commonly known as C. difficile or C. diff. In animal models, this first mRNA-LNP C. difficile vaccine was found to protect against C. difficile first-time infections and relapsing infections by inducing a robust immune response, promote clearance of existing C. diff bacteria from the gut, and even overcome deficits in host immunity to protect animals after infection.

Newswise: Researchers Help Redefine Core Microbiome, Opening New Chapter in Precision Health
Released: 16-Oct-2024 12:25 PM EDT
Researchers Help Redefine Core Microbiome, Opening New Chapter in Precision Health
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Researchers at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, along with international collaborators, have introduced a novel method for identifying the crucial set of gut microbes commonly found in humans and essential for health.

Newswise: $7 Million From ARPA-H to Tackle Lung Infections Through Innovative Probiotic Treatment
Released: 10-Oct-2024 7:05 PM EDT
$7 Million From ARPA-H to Tackle Lung Infections Through Innovative Probiotic Treatment
University of California San Diego

UC San Diego has received a $7 million ARPA-H contract for the PROTECT project, targeting pathogens like Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. These pathogens pose serious health risks to individuals with cystic fibrosis and those reliant on respirators.

Newswise: Sludge Sequencing Surprise: High-Throughput Single-Cell Method Reveals Novel Species and Genetic Diversity
Released: 9-Oct-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Sludge Sequencing Surprise: High-Throughput Single-Cell Method Reveals Novel Species and Genetic Diversity
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Pioneering research utilizes high-throughput single-cell sequencing to demystify the microbial universe within activated sludge, a cornerstone of wastewater treatment. This study has unearthed a plethora of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and has pointed to the existence of previously unknown microbial species, significantly advancing our comprehension of microbial diversity and the mechanisms of genetic exchange within this environment.

Released: 8-Oct-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Tip Sheet: 4 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers Form AI Alliance, New Database of Hispanic/Latinx Scientists — and Fred Hutch Volunteer Stories
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch Cancer Center research findings, patient stories and other news.

Released: 2-Oct-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Gut Microbiome Health Tech Innovator, Ixcela Launches Virtual Clinic to Ease Cancer Symptoms After Landmark Roper St. Francis Healthcare Pilot
Ixcela

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Ixcela, The Internal Fitness™ Company, in collaboration with Roper St. Francis Healthcare, today announced the Ixcela Cancer Support Program.

Released: 27-Sep-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Circadian Disruption, Gut Microbiome Changes Linked to Colorectal Cancer Progression
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Sept. 27, 2024 — Research from the University of California, Irvine has revealed how disruption of the circadian clock, the body’s internal, 24-hour biological pacemaker, may accelerate the progression of colorectal cancer by affecting the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier function. This discovery offers new avenues for prevention and treatment strategies.



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