Space's Harsh Environment Affects the Gut & Genes

Medicine & Technology Sep 10, 2020

The overall health of astronauts is affected by alterations in the gut microbiome due to space's harsh conditions. Genes can also be altered, such as changes in bone structure and in the immune system.

Ingestible Capsule Collects Gut Bacteria Samples

Aug 13, 2020

Gut health is essential to overall health, but scientists haven't found a way to assess bacteria samples until now. A newly developed capsule can take samples inside the gastrointestinal tract.

Tongue Microbes Previously Associated With Cancer and the Immune System Is Now Linked to Heart Failure

Jun 23, 2020

A new study suggests that tongue microorganisms can distinguish healthy individuals from those with chronic heart failure.

Scientists Find That Gut Bacteria Can Improve Memory in Mice

May 07, 2020

Researchers have found that certain gut bacteria such as lactobacillus can improve the memory of mice. Although further studies need to be conducted before they can conclude its effectivity in humans, their findings prove to be a promising start.

Better Metabolism Linked to Regular Consumption of Red Wine

Sep 11, 2019

A new study delved into the effects of moderate consumption of alcohol on the biodiversity of the intestinal microbiome and it has some good news for red wine drinkers.

Scientists are Looking at Fecal Transplants to Aid in Wildlife Conservation

Sep 07, 2019

The naturally picky eaters that are koalas only eat one type of eucalyptus, but fecal transplants might change their meal plan.

Gut Microbes could Determine Vulnerability in Lemur Species

Jul 18, 2019

The most at risk lemur species can be determined based on the trillions of bacteria that inhabit their guts.

Understanding the Connections of Gut Bacteria to Human Health and Disease

May 31, 2019

Researchers are trying to disentangle cause and effect to resolve these needles in haystacks and find the links between the microbiome and health

Choline, Common Nutrient, Becomes The Key Element To Enhance Blood Clotting: Current Research Unveils Fact

Apr 27, 2017

A new research study reveals that gut bacteria turn the common nutrient choline into the key blood clotting compound.

Breast Milk Helps In The Growth Of Microbes Beneficial To Human Colon, Best For Babies Too

Apr 08, 2017

Breast Milk has a lot of advantage in the growth of babies, however, it was discovered that it is also beneficial in the growth of some gut bacteria.

‘Human Gut Bacteria’, Benefits Diet Improving Health & Wellbeing

Mar 24, 2017

Human gut bacteria could help develop medicines in the future to improve health and wellbeing by breaking down complex sugars.

Diabetes Patients Can Lower Blood Sugar Through Gut Bacteria; Fecal Microbes Found To Have Curative Properties

Mar 21, 2017

A trail of tests suggests that fecal bacteria provide a key in combating diabetes.

Person's Appetite Likely Depends On Gut Bacteria, Study Suggests

Nov 26, 2015

Researchers claimed that these microbes send signal to the brain to let people stop eating when they themselves are full.

The Connection Between Autism and Gut Bacteria May Be Real

Mar 25, 2015

Parents of autistic children all understand what to expect with their children, and John Rodakis is no different. Like so many, he was familiar with many of the symptoms that include lack of energy, delayed speech, the strict need to routine and more. However, when John's son came down with strep throat and placed on antibiotics, his son's symptoms began to decrease dramatically.