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Research finds significant variation in the digestive tract's anatomy

New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals.

24 Apr 2023

New type of oral capsule for diabetics could mean pain-free delivery of insulin

Scientists in Melbourne have designed a new type of oral capsule that could mean pain-free delivery of insulin and other protein drugs.

19 Apr 2023

Ecological and evolutionary implications of the sharing of metabolites between different microbes in the gut microbiome

The researchers provide important insights into the cross-feeding mechanisms of nutrients in the gut microbiome and their impacts on host health.

18 Apr 2023

Broccoli intake protects the small intestine lining, inhibits development of disease

Broccoli is known to be beneficial to our health. For example, research has shown that increased consumption of the cruciferous vegetable decreases incidences of cancer and type 2 diabetes.

6 Apr 2023

Interplay between Western diet, gut microbiota, and cancer development

In a review article published in the journal Seminars in Immunology, scientists have explored the relationship between the Western diet, gut microbiota, and cancer development.

4 Apr 2023

What effect do nuts have on gastrointestinal health?

Researchers presented an overview of the latest research on the impact of nut intake on gastrointestinal health.

4 Apr 2023

What role do dietary lipids play in the gut-brain axis in type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Researchers examined the significance of dietary lipids in the gut-brain axis of individuals with T2DM.

4 Apr 2023

Capsaicin and its health benefits

Researchers examine the health benefits associated with capsaicin, with a particular focus on how this compound impacts cognition and cardiovascular health.

28 Mar 2023

Understanding how to better prescribe probiotics based on our individual microbiome profiles

Bacteria have thousands of genes and functions that we, the human host, do not have. For instance, bacteria can help us digest fiber, provide support to our immune systems, and absorb important nutrients. But reaping the benefits of "good bacteria" is easier said than done.

28 Mar 2023

NPC1L1-EGFP mice enable researchers to fluorescently visualize, evaluate vesicular endocytosis

Excessive cholesterol absorption from intestinal lumen contributes to the pathogenesis of hypercholesterolemia, which is a well-established risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

28 Mar 2023

Low-cost, universal oral COVID-19 vaccine prevents severe respiratory illness in hamsters

A UCLA-led team has developed an inexpensive, universal oral COVID-19 vaccine that prevented severe respiratory illness and weight loss when tested in hamsters, which are naturally susceptible to SARS-CoV-2.

22 Mar 2023

Review explores trehalose's effects on metabolism and gut microflora

researchers review the bioactive properties of trehalose and its potential pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic, and food-related applications.

20 Mar 2023

COVID-19 patients more likely to develop gastrointestinal disorders

COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of developing long-term gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome.

20 Mar 2023

Phase 2 clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of innovative procedure to control Type 2 diabetes

More than 37 million Americans have diabetes, and approximately 90-95% have Type 2 diabetes.

16 Mar 2023

Long-acting GIPRA inhibits feeding and lowers body weight in mice with diet-induced obesity

The hormone glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) is considered obesogenic. In contrast, GIP receptor agonists (GIPRAs) have shown reduced feeding and body weight in an obese mouse model. Therefore, the precise effects exerted by GIP and GIPRAs remain elusive.

14 Mar 2023

Long-term antibiotic therapy for adolescent acne can affect liver metabolism and promote adiposity

A growing body of evidence is showing that the healthy gut microbiome – a community of microorganisms that live together in the gut – influences many aspects of human growth and development, especially during adolescence.

14 Mar 2023

COVID-19 patients at increased risk of developing gastrointestinal disorders

People who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing gastrointestinal (GI) disorders within a year after infection compared with people who haven't been infected, according to an analysis of federal health data by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care system.

8 Mar 2023

Does ingested fluoride affect the human microbiome?

Researchers discuss the effect(s) of fluoride exposure on the human microbiome.

7 Mar 2023

What is the impact of consuming walnuts on the dietary intake of total polyphenols?

Researchers performed secondary analyses of the Walnuts and Healthy Aging study (WAHA) data.

7 Mar 2023

How the human gut microbiota is shaped by diet

A new study in the journal Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology aimed to summarize the impact of specific nutrients as well as diets on the gut microbiota as well as the future perspectives of using diet as a therapeutic microbiome modulator.

20 Feb 2023

Small Intestine News and Research

Research finds significant variation in the digestive tract's anatomy

New type of oral capsule for diabetics could mean pain-free delivery of insulin

Ecological and evolutionary implications of the sharing of metabolites between different microbes in the gut microbiome

Broccoli intake protects the small intestine lining, inhibits development of disease

Interplay between Western diet, gut microbiota, and cancer development

What effect do nuts have on gastrointestinal health?

What role do dietary lipids play in the gut-brain axis in type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Capsaicin and its health benefits

Understanding how to better prescribe probiotics based on our individual microbiome profiles

NPC1L1-EGFP mice enable researchers to fluorescently visualize, evaluate vesicular endocytosis

Low-cost, universal oral COVID-19 vaccine prevents severe respiratory illness in hamsters

Review explores trehalose's effects on metabolism and gut microflora

COVID-19 patients more likely to develop gastrointestinal disorders

Phase 2 clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of innovative procedure to control Type 2 diabetes

Long-acting GIPRA inhibits feeding and lowers body weight in mice with diet-induced obesity

Long-term antibiotic therapy for adolescent acne can affect liver metabolism and promote adiposity

COVID-19 patients at increased risk of developing gastrointestinal disorders

Does ingested fluoride affect the human microbiome?

What is the impact of consuming walnuts on the dietary intake of total polyphenols?

How the human gut microbiota is shaped by diet

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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