There has been much speculation that the community of bacteria living in the gut—known as the microbiome—may be different among
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Gut bacteria may ‘talk’ to the brain, mouse study suggests
Mice carry a teeming community of bacteria in their guts, and these gut bugs influence how the rodents’ brains work,
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Researchers examine how microbes in the gut process the plant-based, sulfur-containing sugar sulfoquinovose
An international team of scientists led by microbiologists Professor Alexander Loy from the University of Vienna and Professor David Schleheck
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9 out of 10 U.S. infants experience gut microbiome deficiency
A new peer-reviewed study reveals that the vast majority of U.S. infants may be suffering from a substantial deficiency in
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Blood type co-determines composition of the gut microbiome
For several years, scientists worldwide have been investigating the extent to which microorganisms living in and on the human body
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Study finds gut microbiome plays important role in sleep regulation
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic sleep condition affecting more than one billion people worldwide. Evidence suggests OSA can
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Gut microbiota not involved in the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus
Maternal overweight and obesity increase the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus. Gut microbiota composition has recently been associated with both
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The Low-FODMAP principle can help irritable bowel patients, but has risks
Symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome are aggravated by some foods. A diet that is low in fermentable carbohydrates seems to
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Boost of ‘good bacteria’ could prevent gut damage from radiotherapy
Cancer patients may one day be given faecal transplants to boost their levels of ‘good bacteria’ and prevent damage to
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What role does the gut play in Parkinson’s disease?
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), around 50,000 people in the United States receive a diagnosis of Parkinson’s
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