Yale study uncovers how gut bacteria can affect whether drugs work or not

It’s still quite a mystery to scientists why certain drugs work well in some people and are completely ineffective in others. Work by a team of researchers from Yale University suggests a person’s unique gut bacteria population could affect h… Continue reading Yale study uncovers how gut bacteria can affect whether drugs work or not

Dirt-residing bacteria produce anti-inflammatory fats that could lead to a “stress vaccine”

New research suggests that some of the dirt you may have eaten as a child could have contained a type of bacteria that strengthens the immune system. The study reveals the bacteria Mycobacterium vaccae can produce a unique anti-inflammatory f… Continue reading Dirt-residing bacteria produce anti-inflammatory fats that could lead to a “stress vaccine”

Two new studies strengthen the gut-brain connection in autism

Two fascinating new studies are shedding light on the association between the gut, the brain, and autism. The new research reveals how gastrointestinal problems can be triggered by the same gene mutations associated with autism, and a strikin… Continue reading Two new studies strengthen the gut-brain connection in autism

Fascinating study uncovers how we evolved to benefit from eating fermented food

For thousand of years humans have been using fermentation as a way of preserving foods and engendering good gut health. A fascinating new study from scientists at the University of Leipzig has discovered that a specific immune function recept… Continue reading Fascinating study uncovers how we evolved to benefit from eating fermented food