All spermidine articles
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NewsGut bacteria-derived metabolite contributes to host lifespan extension
Researchers use genetically engineered Escherichia coli to reveal how gut bacteria-derived polyamines extend the lifespan of fruit flies.
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NewsHow psychological stress alters gut microbes and ages blood stem cells in mice
Psychological stress is recognized as a risk factor for certain health conditions. Researchers describe a mechanism in mice that explains this association: psychological stress speeds up aging-like changes in the body’s blood-forming stem cells in the bone marrow by altering the intestinal microbiota.
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NewsNatural compound may help boost vaccine responses
A team of researchers has found that the naturally occurring compound spermidine can help boost vaccine response in older adults by reducing molecular markers of immune system ageing.
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NewsScientists probe spermidine production to combat emerging drug resistance in Salmonella
Scientists have pinpointed how Salmonella Typhimurium uses a key molecule called spermidine to shield itself from the onslaught of the host’s defence machinery - and an existing FDA-approved drug can reduce spermidine production.