Oral and gut bacteria in stroke patients associated with worse prognosis and mortality
A common bacteria usually found in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, Streptococcus anginosis, may be abundant in the guts of people ...
Tag: Digestion
Researchers develop strategies to identify regulators of intestinal hormone secretion
A multi-institutional group of researchers led by the Hubrecht Institute and Roche's Institute of Human Biology has developed strategies to ...
Omega-3 fatty acids found to significantly reduce acne in new study
Omega-3 fatty acids (ω-3 FA), like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are essential fatty acids with anti-inflammatory activity. ...
Gut bacteria may be responsible for sight loss in certain inherited eye diseases
Sight loss in certain inherited eye diseases may be caused by gut bacteria, and is potentially treatable by antimicrobials, finds ...
Microbial decoration enhances drug delivery specificity and safety
Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Microorganisms are mostly distributed on the surface of our skin and ...
Study reveals molecular mechanisms of H. pylori-induced gastric carcinogenesis
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections are commonly associated with abdominal pain, bloating, and acidity. Clinical evidence suggests that infection with ...
Heat-damaged DNA in food may contribute to genetic risks
Researchers have newly discovered a surprising and potentially significant reason why eating foods frequently cooked at high temperatures, such as ...
Unpacking the nutrient profiles of new-age plant-based foods: Are they truly healthier?
In a recent study published in Food Research International, researchers explore the nutrient profiles of next-generation plant-based foods. Study: Designing healthier ...
Defective proteins involved in ER-phagy can cause neurodegenerative diseases
Our cells are crisscrossed by a system of membrane tubes and pockets called the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). It is crucial ...
Can diet and exercise improve gut microbiota and health in older adults?
In a review article published in the journal Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, scientists discussed the impact of diet ...
