By Bronwyn Thompson April 06, 2025 Scientists are looking at the gut-brain connection and stroke rehabilitation Depositphotos View 2 Images What does gut fermentation and stroke-induced brain inflammation have in common? Potentially a lot, according to new research looking into how the microbiome directly influences brain inflammation. It could make recovery faster, reduce cognitive impairment and...
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Scientists reveal new toxin that damages the gut
by La Trobe University Epithelial cells that have been damaged by the EspC toxin. Credit: La Trobe University Scientists at La Trobe University have discovered how a diarrhea-causing strain of bacteria uses “molecular scissors” to cut open and destroy gut cells, leading to severe illness and sometimes death. Published in Gut Microbes, the research reveals for the...
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Study identifies gut sensor that propels intestines to move
by Harvard Medical School Credit: CC0 Public Domain After every meal, the intestines perform an action called peristalsis—moving food through their hollow interiors with coordinated contractions and relaxations of the smooth muscle. For more than a century, scientists have known that nerve cells in the gut propel the colon to move, allowing the organ to perform...
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Focus on the gut-liver axis: semisynthetic bile acid has anti-inflammatory effects on the gut
NorUDCA is already a promising therapeutic option for liver diseasesPeer-Reviewed Publication Medical University of Vienna FacebookXLinkedInWeChatBlueskyMessageWhatsAppEmail A research team from the Medical University of Vienna has made further progress in the treatment of intestinal inflammation. A study shows that the semi-synthetic bile acid NorUDCA inhibits in the intestine the formation of pro-inflammatory T helper 17...
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How fast is your gut? The answer to this question is important to your health
by Nick Ilott, The Conversation The sweetcorn test can help you figure out how fast your gut is. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Many of us pay attention to the foods we’re putting in our bodies—asking ourselves whether they’re nutritious and healthy for us. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself how fast this food is...
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Long COVID uncharacteristic immune cell activity and SARS-CoV-2 RNA found in the gut two years after infection
JULY 8, 2024 by Bob Yirka , Medical Xpress SARS-CoV-2 spike protein-encoding RNA (green) identified in rectosigmoid tissue of an individual with Long COVID 676 days after COVID-19 infection with no known or suspected reinfection. Credit: Henrich Laboratory, UCSF Division of Experimental MedicineA large team of medical researchers at the University of California, San Francisco,...
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Research identifies gut bacterial strains linked to inflammatory bowel disease
JUNE 25, 2024 by Marcela Quintanilla Dieck, Massachusetts General Hospital Graphical abstract. Credit: Cell Host & Microbe (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.05.022A new study by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of the Mass General Brigham, reveals that particular strains of gut bacteria are linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition that affects...
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Why do I poo in the morning? A gut expert explains
JUNE 17, 2024 by Vincent Ho, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain No, you’re not imagining it. People really are more likely to poo in the morning, shortly after breakfast. Researchers have actually studied this. But why mornings? What if you tend to poo later in the day? And is it worth training yourself to...
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Molecule produced in gut can have protective effect against flu, study shows
Molecule produced in gut can have protective effect against flu, study showsIn experiments with mice, researchers at the State University of Campinas in Brazil and the Pasteur Institute in Lille (France) found that viral load and inflammation decreased in animals infected by influenza virus when they were given the substance. Peer-Reviewed PublicationFUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À...
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New Discovery May Lead to Potential IBD Treatments
The removal of the protein BECLIN1 causes a condition with similarities to IBD. Original story from La Trobe University La Trobe University researchers have identified a protein that is integral to gut health, providing an important lead in the search for a treatment for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Research published in Communications Biology,...