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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 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.
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.
A natural molecule made by healthy gut bacteria could protect children from liver disease linked to their mother's pregnancy diet. University of Oklahoma scientists found the compound dramatically reduced fatty liver risk in mice, opening new doors for early prevention.
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 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.
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.
A Boston doctor has discovered that only 1% of volunteers have the right gut bacteria to donate stool for a life-saving transplant treatment. Some rare super donors have now contributed over 100 samples to help patients with dangerous infections.
Cancer patients who received stool transplants from survivors saw their tumors stay stable twice as long as those who didn't. The procedure may unlock a new weapon in the fight against cancer by supercharging the immune system.
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.
A sweeping review of 24 years of research reveals wild blueberries can improve blood vessel function within hours and support heart health, gut health, and memory with regular intake. The tiny berries work through multiple pathways, with gut bacteria playing a surprising starring role.
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have discovered how to treat auto-brewery syndrome, a rare condition where gut bacteria turn food into alcohol and make people drunk without drinking. The breakthrough could help patients who've struggled for years with unexpected intoxication.
A new study reveals that babies attending daycare swap beneficial gut bacteria with their peers within just one month, building healthier, more diverse microbiomes. This natural exchange might benefit them for decades to come.
Scientists discovered that chemotherapy's damage to the gut actually triggers a powerful defense against cancer spreading. The side effect once seen as collateral damage now appears to rewire the immune system to fight metastasis.
Scientists discovered that breast milk contains beneficial bacteria that actively seed and shape an infant's gut microbiome, affecting digestion, metabolism, and immune development. This groundbreaking study nearly doubles the available research data on breast milk's microscopic ecosystem.
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.