All Marco Vinolo articles
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NewsLoss of microbiota alters the profile of cells that protect the intestinal wall
Experiments in mice and human tissue indicate that a reduction in bacteria living in the large intestine decreases mucus production and affects nutrient absorption, particularly in older adults.
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NewsFiber consumption protects gut from serious bacterial infection, study suggests
Brazilian researchers have gained better understanding of the role of soluble dietary fibre in the mechanism of immune modulation and fight against gut pathogen Clostridioides difficile that causes severe diarrhoea and colon inflammation.
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NewsMolecule produced in gut can have protective effect against flu, study shows
In experiments with mice, researchers found that viral load and inflammation decreased in animals infected by influenza virus when they were given indole-3-propionic acid.