MEDICINE & HEALTHResearchers have recently studied a new bacterium known as Subdoligranulum that's nearly absent in obese and diabetic people, while found in healthy individuals.
A study published shows that there is a clear link between a specific bacteria in the human gut microbiome, antibiotic resistance, and neurodegenerative diseases that affect millions of people around the globe.
Scientists are looking at the correlation between the gut microbiome and brain health. Scientists are beginning to work on the effects of gut microbiomes on human brain health.
Neuroscientists refer to the "gut-brain-axis," or GBA is the bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain - helping explain how nervousness gives the feeling of having "butterflies in the stomach."
Organoid technology have allowed scientists to grow 3D tissue structures similar to organs like the heart and lungs. This is the first time that researchers have developed mini-intestine organoids that carry out multiple intestinal functions due to its extended lifespan.
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.
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.
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.
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.