New research shows that the gene PTPN2 helps regulate gut bacteria and plays a key role in protecting the body from excessive inflammation. Scientists at the, Riverside, are uncovering how a single ge ...

Two recent studies from the University of California, Riverside, published in the same issue of Gut Microbes highlight the ...

Chemotherapy commonly damages the intestinal lining, a well-known side effect. But this injury does not remain confined to the gut. It reshapes nutrient availability for intestinal bacteria, forcing ...

Chemotherapy’s gut damage turns out to have a surprising upside. By changing nutrient availability in the intestine, it ...

The state of the gut microbiome plays a key role in maintaining health and preventing a range of diseases, from digestive disorders to cancer and neurodegenerative conditions. This was announced on ...

A team of US-based scientists have found "a probable causal connection" between a form of bacteria found in the human gut and the onset of depression. Carried out by a team from Harvard University and ...

Bacteria in the human gut can directly deliver proteins into human cells, actively shaping immune responses. A consortium led by researchers at Helmholtz Munich, with participation from Ludwig ...

In the fight against bacterial pathogens, researchers are combining vaccination with targeted colonization of the intestine by harmless microorganisms. This approach could potentially mark a turning ...

A high concentration of indolepropionic acid in the serum protects against type 2 diabetes, shows a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. Indolepropionic acid is a metabolite produced by ...

Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death worldwide. Even if known traditional risk factors such as diabetes or high blood pressure are treated, the disease worsens in half of all ...

Residents of Amersfoort and surrounding areas have been advised to boil tap water for three minutes before drinking since ...