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Exposure to a synthetic “forever chemical” linked to non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma

Exposure to a synthetic chemical found widely in the environment is linked to non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and published in JHEP Reports.

9 Aug 2022

Gut-lung axis: Using commensal bacteria to reinforce mucosal immunity

A recent study discusses the use of commensal bacteria in the gut and/or respiratory tract to deliver viral antigens to the host, thus acting as vaccines

19 Jul 2022

Edible activated charcoal may prevent weight gain

ith the westernization of eating habits, the proportion of obese people is increasing all over the world. Obesity is an urgent issue because obesity is a risk factor leading to various diseases such as diabetes, fatty liver and dyslipidemia.

15 Jul 2022

Stopping a pervasive bacterium that makes millions sick each year

As we head outdoors this summer, scientists are working to clip the long, flexible appendages that enable the common bacterium Campylobacter jejuni to make its way from undercooked poultry and natural waterways into our intestinal tract where it makes millions of us sick each year.

1 Jul 2022

Researchers discover new family of sensing genes in enteric bacteria using AI

Using artificial intelligence, UT Southwestern researchers have discovered a new family of sensing genes in enteric bacteria that are linked by structure and probably function, but not genetic sequence.

30 Jun 2022

UC San Diego scientists report on the molecular impact of life indoors

Within and upon every human being reside countless microorganisms -; the microbiota that help shape and direct the lives of their hosts. A similar phenomenon occurs between people, microbes and the homes they share.

24 Jun 2022

How does gut microbiota impact mental health in 18–25s?

In a recently published article in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, scientists have described the importance of the gut-brain-microbiota axis in establishing optimal mental health in emerging adulthood (ages 18–25).

16 Jun 2022

Core body temperature increases host resistance to influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2 infection

A recent article posted to the Research Square* preprint server demonstrated that high body temperature elevates gut microbiota-reliant host resistance against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and influenza A viral infection.

10 Jun 2022

Collaborative effort uncovers a new type of triterpenes

A remarkable discovery and collaborative effort have revealed a new type of triterpenes, a group of organic compounds which are an important source of many medicines.

1 Jun 2022

Gut microbiota linked to immunocompromised people's variable response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers assessed whether disturbances in the gut microbiota weaken the serological response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients.

25 May 2022

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persist in breast milk, even after gastrointestinal digestion

Researchers evaluate the persistence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgA and IgG in breast milk before and after in vitro gastrointestinal digestion.

23 May 2022

Exercise can have a beneficial effect on factors contributing to NAFLD, study shows

Exercise supports the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by impacting on several metabolic pathways in the body, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

3 May 2022

Study highlights racial disparities among gastrointestinal cancer patients undergoing surgery

African-American adult patients are more likely than white patients to receive substandard gastrointestinal cancer surgery, according a large study led by researchers at Yale Cancer Center. The findings are reported today in the journal JAMA Network Open.

4 Apr 2022

New insight into how gut bacteria work to counter intestinal inflammation

Bile acids made by the liver have long been known for their critical role in helping to absorb the food we ingest.

16 Mar 2022

NCCN publishes new resources for treating rare tumor types

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network-;an alliance of leading cancer centers-;today announced the publication of new NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for Ampullary Adenocarcinoma.

9 Mar 2022

Properties and pharmacokinetics an oral drug candidate for COVID-19 treatment

Researchers studied the preclinical PK) and in vitro ADME properties of GS-441524, a potential oral drug for COVID-19 treatment.

10 Feb 2022

Scientific review highlights the impact of coffee on digestive organs

A new scientific review, published in Nutrients, highlights coffee's effects on digestion and the gut, and its impact on organs involved in digestion.

19 Jan 2022

Maternal transfer of healthier gut bacteria helps neonates to resist biliary atresia

Biliary atresia is a rare disease that occurs when a delicate tree-like set of ducts that carry bile from the liver to the intestine becomes scarred and blocked. While some treatments can slow the damage, most children who develop biliary atresia will die without a liver transplant.

10 Jan 2022

Fewer than 1 in 5 U.S. adults with Type 2 diabetes meet targets to reduce heart disease risk

Fewer than 1 in 5 adults with Type 2 diabetes in the U.S. are meeting targets to reduce heart disease risk. Fortunately, available therapies can help when combined with new approaches that address social determinants of health and other barriers to care, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship journal Circulation.