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Digestion is the mechanical and chemical breaking down of food into smaller components, to a form that can be absorbed, for instance, into a blood stream. Digestion is a form of catabolism; a break-down of macro food molecules to smaller ones.

COVID-19 and the gut

Researchers summarize current knowledge about underlying mechanisms and potential therapeutic approaches for the effects of COVID-19 on the gut.

26 Oct 2022

Engineered particles of purified sand could be a potential cure for obesity

Engineered particles of purified sand could be the next anti-obesity therapy as new research from the University of South Australia shows that porous silica can prevent fats and carbohydrates from being adsorbed in the body.

25 Oct 2022

Investigating the evidence of synthetic origins of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers investigated whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) originated naturally from an animal-to-human spillover or synthetically during coronavirus research experiments.

24 Oct 2022

Research proposes a set of conditions that could be the starting point for ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is the most common type of inflammatory bowel disease, characterised by chronic ulcers and inflammation in the colon and rectum.

18 Oct 2022

Certain types of dietary fiber fuel inflammation in some people with inflammatory bowel disease

People who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease may soon have access to personalized dietary guidelines to keep them feeling well, thanks to new research on how dietary fibre affects the disease.

13 Oct 2022

New lab technique could spark a 'paradigm shift' in testing protein-based drugs

New Jersey Institute of Technology researchers have unveiled a new lab technique they say represents a "paradigm shift" in how pharmaceutical laboratories test and produce new protein-based drugs, such as therapeutic monoclonal antibodies being developed to treat a variety of diseases, from cancers to infectious diseases.

27 Sep 2022

Are we consuming microplastics through take-out food?

In a recent Environmental Research study, scientists detected and measured microplastics directly from take-out food.

26 Sep 2022

Quinoa-based diet stabilizes blood sugar in older adults

A new study reports the ability of quinoa to normalize glucose metabolism in the body, particularly among the elderly with impaired glucose tolerance.

22 Sep 2022

O-linked sialoglycans affect SARS-CoV-2 spike cleavage

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers from Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States used chemical tools to uncover the molecular details of glycan-mediated modulation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) processing.

19 Sep 2022

Researchers identify a genetic defect in alveolar macrophages that causes lung disease

New discovery on the causes of PAP lung disease can also offer solutions for treating obesity and heart disease. The research group of Associate Professor Alexander Mildner at the University of Turku, Finland, identified a genetic defect that causes the accumulation of lipids in the pulmonary alveoli.

19 Sep 2022

Gut commensal bacteria promote the development of virus-induced cancer by suppressing the immune system

Gut bacteria have a profound impact on health by aiding digestion, providing nutrients and metabolites, and working with the immune system to fend off pathogens.

13 Sep 2022

Scientists develop a model human gut microbiome

A team of US-based scientists has developed a novel bacterial community comprising 119 microbial species naturally found in the human body. The study is published in the journal Cell.

7 Sep 2022

Vagus nerve stimulation can strengthen the communication between stomach and brain within minutes

The nervous system takes in sensory stimuli, processes them and triggers reactions such as muscle movements or pain sensations.

6 Sep 2022

In vivo imaging of α-synuclein aggregates in the brains of living patients with multiple system atrophy

α-synuclein is a neuronal protein involved in functions like vesicle trafficking and neurotransmitter release. It is typically found in abundance in a healthy brain.

30 Aug 2022

Researchers report the effects of a common Japanese herbal remedy on colitis

Zhengzheng Shi and colleagues at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan report the effects of a common herbal remedy on colitis, one of two conditions that comprise inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

18 Aug 2022

Human intestine-on-a-chip for modeling intestinal injury associated with a pediatric inflammatory disorder

News-Medical speaks to Dr. Cicely Fadel and Amir Bein about their latest research which involved the development of an Environmental Enteric Dysfunction (EED) Chip that reveals the effects of nutrition and genetics on disease in children

8 Aug 2022

Scientists develop a novel, highly-efficient sample preparation method for single-cell proteomics

The proteins that make up our cells hold within an entire world of information, which, when unlocked, can give us insights into the origins of many essential biological phenomena.

4 Aug 2022

New research unravels why breastmilk-fed preemies are healthier than formula-fed infants

Human breastmilk has long been considered "liquid gold" among clinicians treating premature infants in a newborn intensive care unit.

2 Aug 2022

Gut microbe response to digestion may help explain cardiovascular disease risk related with red meat intake

Chemicals produced in the digestive tract by gut microbes after eating red meat may help explain part of the higher risk of cardiovascular disease associated with red meat consumption, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology.

1 Aug 2022

Study reveals a direct connection between the vagus nerve and learning centers of the brain

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have shown a direct link between vagus nerve stimulation and its connection to the learning centers of the brain.

28 Jul 2022