All gut microbes articles
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NewsGut bacteria linked to key brain chemicals in first-of-its-kind human study
New research provides human evidence for a biological link between the gut microbiome and brain function.
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NewsPropionate from gut bacterium Akkermansia mitigates liver fibrosis
A recent study has identified the gut commensal bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila as a potent modulator of liver fibrosis.
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NewsMicrobiome signaling system could open new paths for treating IBS-related constipation
New research expands scientists’ understanding of how the gut microbiome communicates with the body, and how our gut bacteria work together to control intestinal movement.
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NewsGut bacteria may communicate differently with the human body in patients with Parkinson’s disease
A new study suggests that gut bacteria may send different biological signals in Parkinson’s disease.
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NewsHerbal residue reshapes gut microbes and lipid metabolism in broilers
A research team found that dietary Radix isatidis herbal residue, a traditional Chinese medicine by-product, may improve growth, mucosal immunity, gut microbiota, and lipid metabolism in broilers.
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NewsNew study maps how gut bacteria help and hinder each other’s growth
Researchers have now systematically mapped interactions between common gut bacteria, revealing both competitive and cooperative mechanisms and creating one of the most comprehensive datasets of its kind.
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NewsPomegranate emerges as a promising natural phytobiotic for veterinary medicine
Researchers have identified a broad range of biological properties in pomegranate with potential for use in medical applications, including antimicrobial, antiparasitic, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effects.
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NewsEffects of polystyrene nanoplastics and organophosphorus flame retardants on salamander gut-liver axis
New research reveals the effects of polystyrene nanoplastic and the organophosphorus flame retardant exposure on the gut-liver axis of salamanders.
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NewsTwo new bacterial species identified from patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Investigators at University Medical Center Utrecht and Yale University have isolated and characterized two new bacterial species from patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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NewsGut microbes drive brain circuit pruning for social development in zebrafish and mice
Gut microbes encourage specialized cells to prune back extra connections in brain circuits that control social behavior, new UO research in zebrafish shows