micro News and Research

RSS

Diet and gut microbiota: how what you eat shapes your gut health

A systematic review published in Gut Microbes found that diet patterns, nutrients, bioactive compounds, and food additives influence gut microbiota. However, the associations were dominated by routinely analyzed nutrients rather than microbiota-relevant nutrients

13 May 2024

Research explores firefighters' awareness of cancer risk and dietary practices

Firefighters are burdened by a disproportionate risk of many cancers (e.g., digestive and respiratory cancers) compared with the general population.

13 May 2024

New insights into Chaga mushroom's mechanisms for fighting oral cancer

The mechanisms behind the anti-tumor activity of Chaga mushroom extracts in HSC-4 human oral cancer cells.

13 May 2024

Drug repurposing breakthrough: varespladib curbs snakebite-induced necrosis

Researchers discovered that venom toxins from African spitting cobras cause severe dermonecrosis, highlighting the need for targeted treatments like the repurposed drug varespladib.

9 May 2024

Ketogenic diet a potential therapy for autism by reshaping gut bacteria and brain inflammation

Modified ketogenic diet modulates gut microbiome, inflammatory markers, and brain-related miRNAs in autistic children, correlating with improved behavioral symptoms. The diet increases beneficial gut bacteria and reduces inflammatory cytokines and BDNF levels.

9 May 2024

Study shows cows harbor both human and avian flu receptors in their mammary glands

Study investigates the expression of influenza A virus (IAV) receptors in bovine respiratory, cerebral, and mammary tissues, revealing significant localization of human and duck receptors in mammary glands and predominant chicken receptors in the respiratory tract, which may influence the transmission and pathogenesis of IAV in cattle.

8 May 2024

Breakthrough imaging technique enhances evaluation of cardiac conditions and chest pain

A new imaging technique tested in patients could improve the evaluation of cardiac conditions and undiagnosed chest pain.

6 May 2024

Two studies aim to fight cancer with artificial cells

Fighting cancer with artificial cells that are capable of detecting and treating it. This is the dual objective of a research team of the Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology - Cibio of UniTrento, which has recently started two European projects funded by the Horizon Europe - EIC Pathfinder Open program.

6 May 2024

Study finds no fetal growth benefits from LPG cooking in resource-limited settings

Despite reducing exposure to air pollution, a study found that using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in cooking did not improve fetal growth compared to traditional biomass fuels in resource-limited settings.

5 May 2024

Psilocybin found to be more effective than controls for treating depression symptoms

Psilocybin - the active ingredient in "magic" mushrooms - is a more effective treatment for symptoms of depression than controls, providing further support for its potential as an antidepressant, suggests a study published by The BMJ today.

1 May 2024

Study links youth vaping to increased metal exposure, raising public health concerns

Factors associated with urinary biomarkers of metal exposure from e-cigarettes.

29 Apr 2024

Study shows link between air pollution, stress, and heart health risk

A study in more than 3,000 US counties, with 315 million residents, has suggested that air pollution is linked with stress and depression, putting under-65-year-olds at increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.

26 Apr 2024

Cinnamon, curcumin, and resveratrol show promise in diabetes inflammation fight

Researchers reviewed the impact of cinnamon, curcumin, and resveratrol on oxidative stress and inflammation in type 2 diabetes patients, highlighting their potential to improve metabolic regulation and reduce complications.

26 Apr 2024

New technique allows scientists to study the fatty contents of cancer cells

Imagine being able to look inside a single cancer cell and see how it communicates with its neighbors.

23 Apr 2024

Young mouse plasma found to reverse aging in older mice

Researchers demonstrate that small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) from young mice plasma can reverse aging effects in older mice by enhancing mitochondrial function and energy metabolism.

22 Apr 2024

New AI tool 'TORCH' successfully identifies cancer origins in unknown primary cases

A deep-learning approach for tumor origin differentiation using cytological histology.

19 Apr 2024

TAME trial findings offer new hope for children with malnutrition enteropathy

A comparison of treatments for malnutrition enteropathy, caused by severe acute malnutrition (SAM), has found evidence supporting the use of treatments to enhance the healing of mucosal membranes and reduce inflammation in the gut to improve the outcomes of children affected by long-term health consequences of a period of malnutrition.

17 Apr 2024

micro News and Research

Diet and gut microbiota: how what you eat shapes your gut health

Research explores firefighters' awareness of cancer risk and dietary practices

New insights into Chaga mushroom's mechanisms for fighting oral cancer

Drug repurposing breakthrough: varespladib curbs snakebite-induced necrosis

Ketogenic diet a potential therapy for autism by reshaping gut bacteria and brain inflammation

Study shows cows harbor both human and avian flu receptors in their mammary glands

Breakthrough imaging technique enhances evaluation of cardiac conditions and chest pain

Two studies aim to fight cancer with artificial cells

Study finds no fetal growth benefits from LPG cooking in resource-limited settings

Psilocybin found to be more effective than controls for treating depression symptoms

Study links youth vaping to increased metal exposure, raising public health concerns

Study shows link between air pollution, stress, and heart health risk

Cinnamon, curcumin, and resveratrol show promise in diabetes inflammation fight

New technique allows scientists to study the fatty contents of cancer cells

Young mouse plasma found to reverse aging in older mice

New AI tool 'TORCH' successfully identifies cancer origins in unknown primary cases

TAME trial findings offer new hope for children with malnutrition enteropathy

Study finds microdosing LSD leads to longer sleep: Insights from a controlled trial

Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 hijacks lung cells to drive COVID-19 severity

New microfluidic device improves the separation of tumor cells and clusters from malignant effusions

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

Latest News