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Gut bacterial community found to be less diverse in people with irritable bowel syndrome

People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have lower bacterial diversity in the intestine than do healthy people, according to a team of Korean investigators.

19 Jan 2023

Researchers discover connection between the electrical properties and lifestyle of bacteria

The electrical potential across the bacterial cell envelope indicates when bacteria no longer operate as individual cells but as a collective.

19 Jan 2023

What is the association between nitrite and nitrate exposure and type 2 diabetes?

Researchers evaluated the association between nitrate and nitrite exposure and T2D (type 2 diabetes) development risks.

19 Jan 2023

New research draws attention to the effects of deep meditation on gut health

Researchers investigated the effects of long-term traditional Tibetan Buddhist meditation on the gut microbiome's structural characteristics. Additionally, they screened microbes in the gut microbiota for insights into their biochemical indices and functionality.

19 Jan 2023

UQ researchers identify a cellular pathway to reprogram the body’s immune system

University of Queensland researchers have identified a pathway in cells that could be used to reprogram the body's immune system to fight back against both chronic inflammatory and infectious diseases.

18 Jan 2023

Immunological interactions between asthma, obesity, and the microbiota

This study summarizes the mechanisms associated with obesity-aggravated asthma.

18 Jan 2023

The diverse mechanisms by which galectins can regulate adaptive and innate immune responses

Researchers explored ways galectins can impact immunity and discussed the opportunities and challenges in the field.

18 Jan 2023

Probiotic diminishes S. aureus bacterial colonization, Phase 2 trial shows

A promising approach to control Staphylococcus aureus bacterial colonization in people - using a probiotic instead of antibiotics - was safe and highly effective in a Phase 2 clinical trial.

17 Jan 2023

S. aureus enhances replication of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro through the bacterial iron-regulated surface determinant protein A

Researchers assessed the impact of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) on SARS-CoV-2 replication.

17 Jan 2023

New research finds community interactions drive antibiotic tolerance in bacteria

In a new study, researchers examined the evolutionary trajectory of a lab-grown community of bacterium, Escherichia coli, having two interacting strains.

17 Jan 2023

Next-generation light-activated nanotech can eradicate antibiotic-resistant superbugs

It's 'lights out' for antibiotic-resistant superbugs as next-generation light-activated nanotech proves it can eradicate some of the most notorious and potentially deadly bacteria in the world.

16 Jan 2023

Researchers report on the largest cohort of patients tested using plasma mcfDNA sequencing for pathogen detection

Researchers identified a wide variety of pathogenic organisms using plasma mcfDNA sequencing.

16 Jan 2023

The long-term clinical outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection in people with mild disease in Israel

Researchers conducted a nationwide study in Israel to determine the post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 a year after mild COVID-19.

16 Jan 2023

Study uncovers a strong link between gut bacteria and development of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's disease may start in the gut and spread to the brain, a new study from the University of Surrey suggests.

16 Jan 2023

The role of omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy

Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids ingested through the diet are metabolized into bioactive compounds that influence inflammation. In a recent the journal Biomedicines study, scientists reviewed the existing literature and summarized their findings related to the role of omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy.

15 Jan 2023

Bacterial News and Research

Gut bacterial community found to be less diverse in people with irritable bowel syndrome

Researchers discover connection between the electrical properties and lifestyle of bacteria

What is the association between nitrite and nitrate exposure and type 2 diabetes?

New research draws attention to the effects of deep meditation on gut health

UQ researchers identify a cellular pathway to reprogram the body’s immune system

Immunological interactions between asthma, obesity, and the microbiota

The diverse mechanisms by which galectins can regulate adaptive and innate immune responses

Probiotic diminishes S. aureus bacterial colonization, Phase 2 trial shows

S. aureus enhances replication of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro through the bacterial iron-regulated surface determinant protein A

New research finds community interactions drive antibiotic tolerance in bacteria

Next-generation light-activated nanotech can eradicate antibiotic-resistant superbugs

Researchers report on the largest cohort of patients tested using plasma mcfDNA sequencing for pathogen detection

The long-term clinical outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection in people with mild disease in Israel

Study uncovers a strong link between gut bacteria and development of Parkinson’s disease

The role of omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy

Study directly links gut leakage with retinopathy severity in people with Type 1 diabetes

The impact of early life microbial colonization and respiratory diseases on the respiratory microbiome

Recent findings on original antigenic sin and SARS-CoV-2

Researchers study bacterial co-infections and antibiotic use in COVID-19 patients

Caterpillars could be used as an alternative to mammalian models to study gut inflammation

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