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Scientists discovered two gut bacteria that produce serotonin and normalize digestion in mice, opening new paths to treat irritable bowel syndrome. People with IBS have lower levels of one of these bacteria.
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have engineered glowing gut bacteria that detect disease before symptoms appear. The breakthrough could transform how doctors monitor and treat digestive illnesses.
Scientists discovered that certain gut bacteria during infancy appear to protect children from developing autism and ADHD, even when their genes suggest higher risk. The breakthrough opens possibilities for simple probiotic treatments that could support healthy brain development.
Scientists discovered that a molecule produced by gut bacteria talks directly to the brain to protect hearts from damage caused by high blood pressure. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for heart failure that work by restoring this natural protective signal.
A groundbreaking study from Israel reveals how gut bacteria actively strengthen immune defenses in people with HIV, opening doors to new treatments. Despite war and missile attacks threatening the research, a husband-wife team persevered to publish findings that could help 40 million people worldwide.
Scientists have found that transplanting youthful gut bacteria into older mice reversed liver damage and suppressed a cancer-linked gene. This discovery could open new doors for treating age-related liver disease, which affects nearly 40% of adults.
Scientists have discovered a mysterious group of gut bacteria that shows up consistently in healthy people across the globe. The finding could reshape how we understand and protect our gut health.
Scientists discovered a mysterious group of gut bacteria that shows up far more often in healthy people than those with chronic diseases. The finding could reshape how we measure gut health and lead to smarter probiotics.
Scientists have discovered that healthy gut bacteria can inject their own proteins directly into human cells, actively shaping immune responses in ways never seen before. This groundbreaking find could explain why certain gut microbiome changes are linked to diseases like Crohn's.
Researchers discovered that transplanting gut bacteria from young mice into old mice reversed aging in their intestinal stem cells and restored their ability to heal. The breakthrough suggests that age-related gut decline might be reversible in humans too.
Scientists discovered that friendly gut bacteria can inject proteins directly into human cells, actively controlling immune responses. This breakthrough explains how the microbiome influences conditions like Crohn's disease.
Korean scientists found that a natural compound produced by gut bacteria dramatically strengthens vaccine effectiveness and infection protection. The breakthrough could make future vaccines safer, cheaper, and more powerful.
Scientists discovered how specific gut bacteria work with diet to transform energy-storing fat into calorie-burning fat in mice. The breakthrough reveals a new biological pathway that could lead to treatments for obesity and diabetes.
Scientists discovered how to turn gut bacteria into tiny factories that produce compounds linked to longer life, using a safe low-dose antibiotic. The breakthrough improved lifespan in worms and metabolism in mice without harmful side effects.
Researchers turned back the clock on aging livers by restoring youthful gut bacteria in older mice. None of the treated mice developed liver cancer, while untreated aging mice did.
Scientists discovered that certain "good" gut bacteria in babies may reduce the risk of autism and ADHD, even when genetic factors suggest higher vulnerability. The findings open doors to simple interventions like probiotics that could support healthy brain development.
Scientists discovered that popular diabetes and weight-loss medications might fight depression by feeding helpful gut bacteria, not by acting on the brain directly. This breakthrough could lead to probiotic treatments for people battling both obesity and depression.
Japanese researchers have discovered why millions struggle with treatment-resistant constipation. Two gut bacteria are destroying the protective mucus that keeps digestion smooth, and blocking them could offer real relief.
Scientists gave older mice their own stored young gut bacteria and completely blocked liver cancer development. The breakthrough suggests our microbiome actively drives aging, not just reflects it.
Scientists discovered that certain gut bacteria can help protect babies from autism and ADHD, even when they carry genetic risk factors. The finding could lead to simple probiotic treatments that support healthy brain development starting in infancy.
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