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Study of bile acids links individual’s genetics and microbial gut community: Gene identified in mice affects both size of a bacterial population and bile acid levels in blood
In a new study published 29th August in PLOS Genetics,
Read moreAntibiotic use linked to heightened bowel cancer risk: But lower rectal cancer risk, suggesting differences in microbiome activity
Antibiotic use (pills/capsules) is linked to a heightened risk of
Read moreResearchers develop fast, efficient way to build amino acid chains
Scientists often build new protein molecules by stringing groups of
Read moreTowards a treatment for gluten intolerance: While mutations of the ion-channel CFTR cause cystic fibrosis, its inhibition may serve as a target for addressing celiac disease
Celiac disease is a severe autoimmune disorder of the intestine.
Read moreCan scientists change mucus to make it easier to clear, limiting harm to lungs?
For healthy people, mucus is our friend. It traps potential
Read moreGut microbiota products can favor diabetes
A study published in the journal Cell shows that the
Read moreMucus, cough and chronic lung disease
As a cold ends, a severe mucus cough starts. Sound
Read moreGut fungus exacerbates asthma in antibiotic-treated mice
A non-pathogenic fungus can expand in the intestines of antibiotic-treated
Read moreFolding poisons: How toxins of the bacterium Clostridium difficile get into cells in the gut
Treating bacterial infections with antibiotics often kills intestinal flora, leading
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