Squid-inspired technology could replace needles for medications and vaccines
Using jet propulsion inspired by squid, researchers demonstrate a microjet system that delivers medications directly into tissues, matching the effectiveness ...
Tag: Gastrointestinal Tract
Cytomegalovirus in breast milk linked to changes in infant growth and gut microbiome
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers investigate the effects of human cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation on ...
Oral-gut axis: How mouth bacteria impact your overall health
A recent review in the journal Nature Reviews Microbiology explored the interactions between the oral and gut microbiomes and their ...
Dysbiosis in male mice affects offspring health and placental development
The gut microbiota is the microbial community that occupies the gastrointestinal tract. It is responsible for producing enzymes, metabolites, and other ...
New sprayable gel promises safer endoscopic surgeries
More than 20 million Americans undergo colonoscopy screenings every year, and in many of those cases, doctors end up removing ...
Exercise shapes our gut health, study finds
In a recent study published in the journal EBioMedicine, a team of scientists investigated the association between physical activity levels ...
Fermented foods may have fueled human brain growth, new evolutionary theory proposes
In a review published in the journal Communications Biology, researchers in the United States of America described the potential role ...
Maternal exercise shapes early yolk sac growth, varies with baby's sex
In a longitudinal study published in Scientific Reports, researchers investigate the effect of maternal physical activity on the size and ...
Beyond the gut: Crohn's disease's oral clues for timely diagnosis
Crohn's disease (CD), a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is marked by chronic inflammation throughout the gastrointestinal tract. Recent ...
Chronic exposure to lead, cadmium and arsenic associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Chronic exposure to low levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic through commonly used household items, air, water, soil and food ...
