Gut & Microbiome
Targeting PKM2 Enzyme Transforms Macrophages to Heal Gut Without Cancer Risk
New research shows blocking PKM2 in immune cells promotes gut healing in colitis while preventing tumor formation.
Research Paper
Apr 16, 2026 0
Topic
Gut Health
Gut microbiome, probiotics, gut-brain axis, and digestive health
253 articles
Gut & Microbiome
Gut Bacteria Actively Inject Proteins Into Human Cells to Control Immune Function
Scientists discover friendly gut bacteria use injection systems to send proteins into human cells, influencing immunity and inflammation.
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Apr 15, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
Living Together Changes Your Gut Bacteria Through Daily Social Contact
New research reveals that close social contact, not just shared environment, actively transfers gut microbes between household members.
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Apr 15, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
Smart Underwear Reveals People Fart Twice as Often as Previously Thought
New wearable device tracks gut gas production, showing people pass gas 32 times daily—double previous estimates.
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Apr 14, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
MIT Discovers Gut Protein That Traps and Kills Dangerous Bacteria
New research reveals intelectin-2 protein strengthens gut mucus while directly neutralizing harmful bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains.
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Apr 14, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
New Gut Drug Prevents Liver Damage After Life-Saving Intestinal Surgery
Scientists develop gut-targeted compound that protects liver and boosts nutrient absorption after small bowel surgery, offering hope where no treatments exist.
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Apr 14, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
AI Discovers Gut Bacteria Patterns That Could Detect Cancer Years Earlier
Scientists used AI to identify gut microbiome signatures that predict digestive cancers and IBD before symptoms appear.
Press Release
Apr 14, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
Tryptophan Depletion Triggers Dangerous Neutrophil Activation in Alcoholic Liver Disease
New research reveals how low tryptophan levels in portal blood create hyper-reactive immune cells that worsen liver damage in alcohol-related disease.
Research Paper
Apr 14, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
Breath Test Could Predict Gut Bacteria Linked to Asthma in Children
New research shows exhaled breath compounds can non-invasively detect specific gut bacteria associated with childhood asthma.
Research Paper
Apr 14, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
High-Dose Fiber Boosts Athletic Performance and Gut Health in Basketball Players
8-week study shows dietary fiber supplementation improves body composition, reduces fatigue, and enhances performance in college athletes.
Research Paper
Apr 11, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
Gut Bacteria Bifidobacterium Boosts Cancer Immunotherapy in Resistant Tumors
New research shows how a specific gut bacteria enhances anti-PD-1 therapy effectiveness in hard-to-treat colorectal cancers.
Research Paper
Apr 11, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
Novel Oral Microsphere Treats IBD and Reverses Chronic Intestinal Fibrosis
Engineered cerium-peptide microspheres show 76% reduction in IBD symptoms and 66% decrease in fibrosis markers in mouse studies.
Research Paper
Apr 10, 2026 0