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Gut & Microbiome

Gut bacteria diversity, digestive health, probiotics, prebiotics, and the gut-brain axis

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Scientists Discover How Gut Bacteria Break Down Protective Mucus Barrier
Gut & Microbiome

Scientists Discover How Gut Bacteria Break Down Protective Mucus Barrier

New research reveals how specific gut bacteria produce enzymes that can degrade the intestinal mucus layer that protects us from pathogens.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Gut Bacteria Reveals How Plant Fiber Metabolism Could Boost Longevity
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Gut Bacteria Reveals How Plant Fiber Metabolism Could Boost Longevity

New research shows how beneficial gut bacteria process plant sugars, revealing pathways that could optimize digestive health.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Scientists Use Good Bacteria to Fight Deadly Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
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Scientists Use Good Bacteria to Fight Deadly Antibiotic-Resistant Infections

Researchers discovered how beneficial gut bacteria can outcompete dangerous drug-resistant enterococci in the intestine.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Oral Bacteria Triggers Cancer-Promoting Changes Through Toxic Protein Release
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Oral Bacteria Triggers Cancer-Promoting Changes Through Toxic Protein Release

P. gingivalis bacteria secretes proteins that transform healthy cells into cancer-like cells, revealing new gut-cancer connections.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Breast Milk Sugars Program Infant Gut Health and Disease Protection for Life
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Breast Milk Sugars Program Infant Gut Health and Disease Protection for Life

Human milk oligosaccharides shape beneficial gut bacteria in infants, providing lifelong protection against infections and chronic diseases.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Fecal Transplants Plus Infliximab Show Promise for Severe Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Fecal Transplants Plus Infliximab Show Promise for Severe Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Combined therapy restored gut health in patients who failed conventional treatments, offering new hope for refractory IBD cases.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Eye Microbiome Changes Linked to Dry Eye Relief in New Clinical Study
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Eye Microbiome Changes Linked to Dry Eye Relief in New Clinical Study

Researchers found specific bacterial shifts in the eye correlate with improved dry eye symptoms, opening new treatment paths.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Sex Differences in Microbiome Research Highlight Critical Knowledge Gaps
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Sex Differences in Microbiome Research Highlight Critical Knowledge Gaps

New research call reveals how sex-specific microbiome interactions affect disease risk and treatment outcomes differently in men and women.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Respiratory Microbiome Changes in Tuberculosis Reveal New Treatment Targets
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Respiratory Microbiome Changes in Tuberculosis Reveal New Treatment Targets

Meta-analysis of 11 studies shows distinct microbial patterns across respiratory tract in TB patients, opening doors for microbiome-based therapies.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Gut Bacteria Could Predict Alzheimer's Risk Across Different Populations
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Gut Bacteria Could Predict Alzheimer's Risk Across Different Populations

Large study identifies 35 gut bacteria that differ in Alzheimer's patients, with specific markers varying by ethnicity and geography.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Gut Bacteria Duo Predicts Colorectal Cancer Return with 89% Accuracy
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Gut Bacteria Duo Predicts Colorectal Cancer Return with 89% Accuracy

Scientists identify bacterial signature that predicts cancer recurrence, potentially enabling personalized monitoring strategies.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Forest Soil in Urban Homes Boosts Protective Bacteria and May Reduce Asthma Risk
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Forest Soil in Urban Homes Boosts Protective Bacteria and May Reduce Asthma Risk

Simple intervention of placing forest soil on rugs increased beneficial bacteria in home air and improved asthma-protective microbes.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
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