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Scientists have genetically modified a common probiotic supplement to make it 100% safe for people with weakened immune systems. The breakthrough could finally allow cancer patients, babies, and elderly people to use probiotics without risk of dangerous infections.
Scientists developed a computer model that predicts with 80% accuracy which probiotics will successfully settle in your gut. The breakthrough could end the guessing game of supplement shopping and unlock personalized treatments for diabetes, digestive diseases, and more.
Cancer doctors are discovering that nurturing gut bacteria, instead of destroying it with antibiotics, could dramatically improve survival rates for patients undergoing treatment. A nationwide trial is now testing probiotics to boost immunotherapy effectiveness.
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.
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 studying artisan British cheeses discovered they're packed with beneficial bacteria that may support digestive health while aging creates richer flavors. The microscopic helpers could turn your cheese board into a probiotic powerhouse.
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 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 have engineered skin bacteria to produce extra heat when temperatures drop, potentially creating a cream that could protect polar explorers, divers, and people without heating from dangerous cold exposure. The breakthrough marks the first time researchers have successfully modified our skin's natural microbes to act as a warming shield.
Scientists studying artisan cheese discovered that the same microbes creating its delicious flavors might also support healthy gut bacteria. The research reveals probiotics and prebiotics developing naturally as cheese ages.
Researchers turned a common probiotic into a cancer-fighting machine that seeks out tumors and delivers treatment directly inside them. In mice, the engineered bacteria successfully infiltrated tumors and released powerful anticancer drugs right where they were needed most.
Scientists discovered a friendly gut microbe that made mice 30% stronger and built bigger muscles. The bacterium, already found in humans, could one day help people stay strong as they age.
Scientists discovered a gut bacterium common in Mediterranean diets that made mice 30% stronger, opening doors to future muscle-boosting supplements. The microbe could one day help elderly people fight frailty.
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.
A groundbreaking review of ultra-processed food studies reveals that wholegrain breads, probiotic yogurts, and plant-based milks might be healthier than we've been told. The problem isn't how food is made, but what's actually in it.
Years of tireless fundraising by teacher's aide Zoe Petropoulos and her family have helped fuel a breakthrough that could transform treatment for a genetic disorder affecting thousands. The discovery could lead to treatments as simple as probiotics.
Scientists have found two promising methods to help people maintain their weight loss after stopping diets or GLP-1 medications like Wegovy. New research shows a daily pill and a probiotic supplement can both help prevent the frustrating cycle of weight regain.
Years of relentless fundraising by an Australian family living with neurofibromatosis has led to a breakthrough discovery that could transform treatment into something as simple as diet changes or probiotics. Melbourne researchers found crucial gut bacteria differences in NF1 patients, opening doors to affordable therapies for cognitive and behavioral symptoms.
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.
Ethiopian scientists just unveiled a homegrown probiotic that ferments milk in four hours, cutting reliance on expensive imports. The breakthrough could save foreign currency while boosting a dairy market headed toward $1.7 billion by 2034.
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