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New studies explore how gut microbiome affects Alzheimer’s and diabetes

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The studies look at how gut bacteria is connected to neurodegenerative and whether the microbiome can be used to predict diabetes disease progression

Two new studies are offering yet more evidence the gut microbiome is deeply intertwined with our metabolic and brain health. One study offers some of the first experimental evidence to show a direct relationship between gut bacteria and cognitive changes in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s, while a second suggests microbial biomarkers in the gut could be used to predict the progression of prediabetes to type 2 diabetes years ahead of time.

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Genetic study uncovers link between depression and stomach ulcers

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A new study published in the journal Nature Communications indicates a possible genetic association between stomach ulcers and depression. The Australian-led research found a genetic link between a susceptibility for peptic ulcer disease and psychiatri… Continue reading Genetic study uncovers link between depression and stomach ulcers→

Immune cell “switch” helps send inflammatory bowel disease into remission

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Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, are unpleasant, chronic conditions with few effective treatment options. Now, researchers at KU Leuven and Seoul National University may have found a way to potentiall… Continue reading Immune cell “switch” helps send inflammatory bowel disease into remission→

Bacterial “Achilles heel” offers new target in Crohn’s disease therapy

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Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that leads to great discomfort, is difficult to treat and has no cure. Understanding what causes the condition could lead to new treatment targets and improve outcomes for sufferers, and scientists have … Continue reading Bacterial “Achilles heel” offers new target in Crohn’s disease therapy→

50,000-year-old poop reveals Neanderthals’ gut microbiomes

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Humans have a symbiotic relationship with the trillions of microbes living in our gut – and now researchers have found that this relationship spans hundreds of thousands of years. Scientists studied 50,000-year-old Neanderthal poop, and found traces of… Continue reading 50,000-year-old poop reveals Neanderthals’ gut microbiomes→

Poor diet in childhood may have lasting effects on gut microbiome

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We know that a poor diet can negatively impact the human body in all kinds of ways, and lately we’re seeing a lot of research into how it can alter the gut microbiome. A team from University of California, Riverside (UCR) has explored the lingering eff… Continue reading Poor diet in childhood may have lasting effects on gut microbiome→

Anti-inflammatory brain cells activated by signals from gut bacteria

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New research published in the journal Nature is describing the discovery of a novel subset of brain cell with the capacity to prevent neuroinflammation. This anti-inflammatory activity is modulated by molecules induced by gut bacteria, revealing an exc… Continue reading Anti-inflammatory brain cells activated by signals from gut bacteria→

COVID-19 severity linked to gut bacteria in first-of-its-kind study

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A first-of-its-kind study has investigated the relationship between COVID-19 severity and the gut microbiome. The observational research suggests specific microbial patterns correlate with disease severity and those bacterial imbalances may account for… Continue reading COVID-19 severity linked to gut bacteria in first-of-its-kind study→

Chronic gut inflammation triggered by e-cigarette use

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New research is suggesting e-cigarette vapor alone, free of nicotine or flavoring, can potentially trigger gut inflammation. Across a series of experiments the study demonstrated how e-cigarette vapor can weaken the gut’s lining and lead to chronic inf… Continue reading Chronic gut inflammation triggered by e-cigarette use→

“Triple punch” immunotherapy puts Crohn’s disease into remission in mice

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Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel condition, and one suspected cause is the immune system launching an overly-strong response to gut microbes. Now researchers have developed a new kind of immunotherapy for Crohn’s that delivers a “triple punch” … Continue reading “Triple punch” immunotherapy puts Crohn’s disease into remission in mice→