Gut Health

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Scientists Discover the Missing Link Between Bacterial Immune Defense Systems
Gut & Microbiome

Scientists Discover the Missing Link Between Bacterial Immune Defense Systems

A newly identified defense system called ARMADA connects previously separate bacterial antiviral immune networks, revealing how microbes fight off viruses.

Research Paper
Jun 13, 2026 0
Corrigendum Issued for IMPACT BCN Trial Subanalysis on Pregnancy Diet, Mindfulness, and Maternal Microbiota
Gut & Microbiome

Corrigendum Issued for IMPACT BCN Trial Subanalysis on Pregnancy Diet, Mindfulness, and Maternal Microbiota

A formal correction notice has been issued for the 2025 IMPACT BCN trial subanalysis examining Mediterranean diet and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction effects on maternal microbiota during pregnancy.

Research Paper
Jun 13, 2026 0
Hepatitis B Immunoglobulins After Liver Transplant May Only Be Needed Early
Gut & Microbiome

Hepatitis B Immunoglobulins After Liver Transplant May Only Be Needed Early

New research questions whether long-term HBIG therapy is necessary after liver transplantation, potentially simplifying post-transplant care.

Research Paper
Jun 13, 2026 0
How the Portal Vein Trains Neutrophils to Attack Distant Organs
Gut & Microbiome

How the Portal Vein Trains Neutrophils to Attack Distant Organs

New research reveals how the gut's portal blood environment primes neutrophils to drive inflammation and damage in remote organs.

Research Paper
Jun 13, 2026 0
Gut Microbiota May Hold the Key to Unlocking Cancer Immunotherapy Response
Gut & Microbiome

Gut Microbiota May Hold the Key to Unlocking Cancer Immunotherapy Response

New research in Cell Metabolism explores how gut bacteria and their metabolites regulate immune checkpoint blockade efficacy in cancer patients.

Research Paper
Jun 13, 2026 0
Probiotic Supplement Fails to Protect Bone Density in Postmenopausal Women
Gut & Microbiome

Probiotic Supplement Fails to Protect Bone Density in Postmenopausal Women

A 12-month RCT finds a lactobacilli probiotic not only failed to prevent bone loss but accelerated it slightly vs. placebo.

Research Paper
Jun 11, 2026 0
Metformin Reverses a Key Aging Driver in the Small Intestine
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Metformin Reverses a Key Aging Driver in the Small Intestine

A primate single-nucleus study identifies NCoR1 decline as a conserved gut aging mechanism — and shows metformin can restore it.

Research Paper
Jun 11, 2026 0
Whole Exome Sequencing Uncovers Hidden Genetic Causes in Adults With Unexplained Liver Disease
Gut & Microbiome

Whole Exome Sequencing Uncovers Hidden Genetic Causes in Adults With Unexplained Liver Disease

WES identified a genetic diagnosis in nearly 1 in 4 adults with unexplained cholestatic liver disease, including genes beyond the classic PFIC spectrum.

Research Paper
Jun 8, 2026 0
Probiotic LP-LDL Tested to Cut Cholesterol in Celiac Disease Patients
Gut & Microbiome

Probiotic LP-LDL Tested to Cut Cholesterol in Celiac Disease Patients

A completed pilot trial explores whether a cholesterol-lowering probiotic can improve cardiometabolic health in people with celiac disease.

Clinical Trial
Jun 6, 2026 0
Single-Use Duodenoscopes Have Higher Environmental Cost Than Reusable Ones
Gut & Microbiome

Single-Use Duodenoscopes Have Higher Environmental Cost Than Reusable Ones

A cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment finds reusable duodenoscopes may be the greener choice for ERCP procedures in Germany.

Research Paper
Jun 6, 2026 0
Gut Bacteria Produce Valeric Acid That Blocks Dangerous Fungal Overgrowth
Gut & Microbiome

Gut Bacteria Produce Valeric Acid That Blocks Dangerous Fungal Overgrowth

A microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acid stops Candida colonization by acidifying fungal cells — a finding with major implications for immunocompromised patients.

Research Paper
Jun 5, 2026 0
Gut Bacteria Fight Fungal Infections Using Short-Chain Fatty Acids
Gut & Microbiome

Gut Bacteria Fight Fungal Infections Using Short-Chain Fatty Acids

New research reveals how microbiota-produced SCFAs directly block Candida albicans growth, pointing to prebiotic therapies for immunocompromised patients.

Research Paper
Jun 5, 2026 0
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