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newscientist.comscience13 hrs ago
Young-Donor Gut Microbes Restored Visual Plasticity in Older Mice After Eye-Covering Test
A study found that older mice given faecal transplants from younger donors regained the ability to rewire visual circuits after one eye was covered, a response normally limited to early life.
Fox Newsscience10 days ago
Dutch Trial Finds Pasteurized Akkermansia Linked to Less Weight Regain After Diet
Ninety adults who lost 8% body weight regained 2.6 pounds on average with the bacterium versus 7.1 pounds on placebo over 24 weeks.
ibtimes.co.ukscience13 days ago
Nature Study Finds In Vivo and In Vitro Commensal Metabolomes Produce Distinct GPCR Activation Profiles
Researchers screened 100 bacterial strains in germ-free mice and culture, finding distinct GPCR activation patterns between in vivo and in vitro metabolomes.
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thequint.comscience16 days ago
Large NCI-Funded Phase 3 Trial Tests Probiotic CBM588 With Immunotherapy in Advanced Kidney Cancer
A multicenter study funded by the National Cancer Institute will test whether CBM588 improves outcomes when taken with immunotherapy in nearly 700 people with advanced renal cell carcinoma.
science17 days ago
Drug targeting TLR5 receptor reduces lung scarring in mice with IPF model
Researchers found that deleting the Tlr5 gene in mice increased lung fibrosis after injury. A study published in Science Translational Medicine links the receptor to lung microbiome balance and disease progression.
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naturalnews.comscience31 days ago
Study Links Coffee Polyphenols to Gut Bacteria and Mood Changes
A trial of 62 adults found both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee improved mood and cognitive scores. Changes in gut bacteria and polyphenol metabolites tracked with the observed effects.
news-medical.netscience37 days ago
Head Impacts Linked to Short- and Long-Term Changes in Human Gut Microbiome
Scientists have found evidence that knocks to the head that do not cause noticeable symptoms are linked to both short- and long-term changes in the populations of microorganisms in the human gut. The study examined American football players and was published in PLoS ONE. @Nature…
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newscientist.comscience40 days ago
Large Oral Microbiome Study Links Specific Bacteria to 44 Metabolic Traits
Researchers analyzed oral swabs from 9431 participants using whole metagenomic sequencing, combining the data with liver scans, glucose monitoring and body composition measures. The study created a statistical atlas tying mouth bacteria and microbial pathways to traits including…
Wiredtechnology48 days ago
Study Reveals Coffee Alters Gut Microbiome and Mood with Benefits from Both Caffeinated and Decaf
A new study published in Nature Communications shows regular coffee consumption influences the gut-brain axis, affecting microbiome composition, inflammation, and emotional traits. Researchers found distinct benefits from caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee on stress, depression…
naturalnews.comscience74 days ago
Researchers Propose Adaptive Coherence Framework for Microbiome-Host Interactions
A new framework called the adaptive coherence framework examines interactions between the human microbiome and host. It suggests focusing on these dynamics to improve understanding of microbiome health. The concept appears in a publication in Cell Host & Microbe.
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