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NewsGut bacteria combinations protect stem cell transplantation patients from dangerous immune reactions
Researchers have shown that graft versus host disease (GvHD) is less common when certain microbes are present in the gut. In the future, it may be possible to deliberately bring about this protective composition of the microbiome.
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NewsGut microbiome variations could predict colorectal cancer risk
New research has identified significant variations in the gut microbiome of individuals who developed pre-cancerous colonic lesions, suggesting a potential connection between gut bacteria and the onset of colorectal lesions and cancers.
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NewsBacteria treatment reduces insulin resistance and protects against diabetes
Researchers have discovered a type of gut bacteria that might help improve insulin resistance, and thus protect against the development of obesity and type-2 diabetes.
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NewsStudy reveals the gut microbiome’s role in controlling the body’s thermostat
The average basal temperature of the human body has decreased since the 1860s for unknown reasons, but a new study points to the gut microbiome as a potential regulator of body temperature, both in health and during life-threatening infections.
