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Exposure to blue-green algae toxin shown to wreak havoc on gut bacteria and cause liver damage

Exposure to a specific type of blue-green algae toxin known as cylindrospermopsin has shown to wreak havoc on gut bacteria and an increased probability of irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, type 1 diabetes, obesity and inflammation of the liver – a precursor to liver cancer – according to a study led by the University of California, Irvine.

20 Dec 2022

Mild bee venom appears to be more usable for pharmacology

Honeybee venom has been used in traditional medicine for centuries as an anti-inflammatory. Only its main component, melittin, has been scientifically well researched.

20 Dec 2022

Low ET levels in blood plasma may predict increased risk of cognitive impairment, dementia

A recent study by a team comprising researchers from the National University of Singapore and the National University Health System revealed that low levels of ergothioneine in blood plasma may predict an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, suggesting possible therapeutic or early screening measures for cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly.

19 Dec 2022

Natural substances show great therapeutic potential to inhibit influenza viruses

Fever, cough, sore throat, and general malaise - the cold season is here, and not only corona but also influenza viruses are spreading again at a rapid pace.

16 Dec 2022

Activated vitamin D3 inhibits arsenic-mediated carcinogenesis in certain skin cells, research shows

According to recent estimates, over 140 million people from 50 countries regularly get exposed to arsenic through drinking water.

16 Dec 2022

Scientists identify molecules in mucus that can block cholera infection

MIT researchers have identified molecules found in mucus that can block cholera infection by interfering with the genes that cause the microbe to switch into a harmful state.

13 Dec 2022

Vaccination against E. coli could help prevent some forms of childhood malnutrition, stunting

Diarrhea is no longer the killer it was in the mid-20th century, when an estimated 4.5 million children under age 5 died of it every year.

7 Dec 2022

Air pollution-triggered immune surveillance deficits in the lungs increase the risk of respiratory diseases with aging

Researchers highlighted the significance of air quality in preserving immune health over the human lifespan, especially lung-related immunity, owing to the lungs' continuous exposure to the environment.

7 Dec 2022

New trial to evaluate a potential treatment for irritability in teenagers with autism

A new trial will test whether a medication that targets gut bacteria can also improve irritability in teenagers with autism spectrum disorder.

5 Dec 2022

VTC scientist wins $2.7 million to investigate viral infection of the heart that can cause sudden death

James Smyth, associate professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has been awarded a five-year, $2.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to discover why viruses that normally infect our lungs can turn deadly when they infect the heart.

23 Nov 2022

Antibiotic-resistant, opportunistic pathogen enhances the pathogenesis of C. difficile

Clostridioides difficile, often referred to as C. difficile or C. diff, is a bacterium that causes severe intestinal illness and, as its name suggests, can be difficult to study and treat.

16 Nov 2022

Precision Point Diagnostics: A relentless innovator of sustainable testing solutions

Precision Point Diagnostics, an innovator of testing solutions that assist in the diagnosis and management of conditions commonly addressed by Functional Medicine, is demonstrating a commitment to practicing responsible science by washing and reusing plastic consumables that are critical to its testing process.

From Grenova 10 Nov 2022

Annual global death toll from fine particulate outdoor air pollution may be higher than previously thought

The World Health Organization's most recent estimates (2016) are that over 4.2 million people die prematurely each year due to long-term exposure to fine particulate outdoor air pollution (often referred to as PM2.5,).

8 Nov 2022

Scientists map neural pathways that lead to vomiting after eating contaminated food

A new study describes a system by which gut-brain pathways coordinate with brain circuits to initiate nausea and vomiting.

6 Nov 2022

Environmental toxicants contribute to obesity and metabolic disease

In a recent study published in the Current Opinion in Pharmacology journal, researchers assessed the impact of environmental toxicants and brown adipose tissue (BAT) on obesity and metabolic disorders.

4 Nov 2022

New test detects low levels of pathogenic amphiphilic endotoxins

Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a fast and cost-effective method to test liquids for a ubiquitous family of chemical compounds known as amphiphiles, which are used to detect diseases such as early-stage tuberculosis and cancer as well as to detect toxins in drugs, food, medical devices and water supplies.

3 Nov 2022

Toxins News and Research

Exposure to blue-green algae toxin shown to wreak havoc on gut bacteria and cause liver damage

Mild bee venom appears to be more usable for pharmacology

Low ET levels in blood plasma may predict increased risk of cognitive impairment, dementia

Natural substances show great therapeutic potential to inhibit influenza viruses

Activated vitamin D3 inhibits arsenic-mediated carcinogenesis in certain skin cells, research shows

Scientists identify molecules in mucus that can block cholera infection

Vaccination against E. coli could help prevent some forms of childhood malnutrition, stunting

Air pollution-triggered immune surveillance deficits in the lungs increase the risk of respiratory diseases with aging

New trial to evaluate a potential treatment for irritability in teenagers with autism

VTC scientist wins $2.7 million to investigate viral infection of the heart that can cause sudden death

Antibiotic-resistant, opportunistic pathogen enhances the pathogenesis of C. difficile

Precision Point Diagnostics: A relentless innovator of sustainable testing solutions

Annual global death toll from fine particulate outdoor air pollution may be higher than previously thought

Scientists map neural pathways that lead to vomiting after eating contaminated food

Environmental toxicants contribute to obesity and metabolic disease

New test detects low levels of pathogenic amphiphilic endotoxins

Investigating the role of the gut-to-brain axis in defensive responses

Increasing Awareness Surrounding Ataxia

Dangers of recreational/medical cannabis use

Using a nanotechnology-packed bubble to detect SARS-CoV-2 virus

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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