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Macrophages suppress Escherichia coli LF82 Gally prophage lytic cycle

Researchers analyze prophages of the LF82 strain of adherent-invasive Escherichia coli to better understand their behavior in vitro and within macrophages.

8 Feb 2023

Researchers devise a novel potential IBD treatment strategy that eliminates pathogenic T cells and encourages the proliferation of regulatory T cells

Researchers investigated the CAMCI strategy as an immunotherapeutic option for inflammatory bowel disease.

31 Jan 2023

Study shows improved host health by modulating intestinal microbiota

Researchers presented intestinal microbiota modulation as a probable therapeutic option for diseases such as Crohn’s disease (CD).

26 Jan 2023

What is the impact of antibiotic exposure on the risk of inflammatory bowel disease?

Researchers evaluated the impact of antibiotic usage on IBD development risk among individuals aged ten years and above.

12 Jan 2023

Acupuncture could be a safe and feasible management option for IBS-D

Researchers preliminarily evaluated the practicality of utilizing the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-advocated endpoints to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture in IBS-D (irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea) management.

5 Jan 2023

Colorectal cancer doesn’t wait - DNA methylation tests facilitate earlier treatment

In this interview, Yantao Li and Zhe Wang, Director of Cancer Early Screening Products and the Product Director of Oncology at BGI Genomics, talks to NewsMedical about colorectal cancer (CRC), including why incidences are important and the importance of screening.

From BGI Genomics 6 Dec 2022

Exploring the effects of dietary fiber on gut microbiome and inflammatory diseases

Researchers reviewed how dietary fibers modulate the composition and function of gut microbiota.

2 Dec 2022

Harmful gut bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility to trigger Crohn’s disease

Changes in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bacteria to set off the inflammation that drives Crohn’s disease, according to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators.

1 Dec 2022

Broccoli and sprouts improve gut microbiota and reduce inflammation in IBD

Recently, scientists reviewed the role of sulforaphane from cruciferous vegetables (e.g., broccoli) in preventing IBD by regulating inflammation and altering the gut microbiome.

29 Nov 2022

The vaginal microbiome through the lens of systems biology

A new paper recently published online in Trends in Microbiology journal reviews the systems biology approach to explore the vaginal microbiome (VMB), helping to understand its composition and function and the mechanisms by which it interacts with the host.

22 Nov 2022

Metabolomic study of genetic regulation of biochemical individuality

Researchers systematically investigated the genetic makeup of nearly 20,000 women and men in terms of >900 metabolites.

15 Nov 2022

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

The Black Death may have influenced the evolution of genes involved in immune responses against pathogens

Researchers gathered empirical evidence that past pandemics due to infectious pathogens shaped the present-day susceptibility of humans to diseases, such as autoimmune diseases.

24 Oct 2022

Study may have solved a mystery surrounding Crohn’s disease

A new study may have solved a mystery surrounding Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease in which immune defenses meant to attack invading microbes instead mistakenly target the body's own digestive tract.

5 Oct 2022

Researchers identify multiple genes and rare variants linked with Crohn's disease susceptibility

An international consortium of researchers has identified genetic variants in 10 genes that elevate a person's susceptibility to Crohn's disease, a form of inflammatory bowel disease.

29 Aug 2022

How does the human gut microbiome impact menopause?

A recent study summarizes available information on the relationship between menopause and the gut microbiome.

24 Aug 2022

How ultraprocessed foods affect gut microbiome and health

Researchers describe the association between the consumption of ultraprocessed foods and chronic medical conditions.

10 Aug 2022

Nutritive intervention could be an effective treatment method in maintaining human health

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of dietary regulation on human health and disease.

1 Aug 2022

AAP recommends breastfeeding for 2 years

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that mothers to continue breastfeeding for two years or beyond.

30 Jun 2022

Risk of severe COVID-19 in adults with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases and those on immune-modifying therapies

Researchers assessed the risk of severe COVID-19 in adults with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases and those on immunomodulatory therapies.

13 Jun 2022