Pathogenic bacteria can block gut’s natural defense to spread infection
When harmful bacteria that cause food poisoning, such as E. coli, invade through the digestive tract, gut cells…
Gut bacteria found to make serotonin and boost intestinal motility
Scientists have discovered two human gut microbes that generate serotonin, revealing how microbial chemistry can shape gut movement…
Study clarifies the complex interaction between gut bacteria and common gastrointestinal disorder
Research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, clarifies the complex interaction between gut bacteria and IBS. Experiments demonstrate…
Yogurt’s impact on bone health falls short of fracture protection, review finds
Although yogurt is often praised for its nutrient profile, this review reveals that its real-world impact on adult…
WHO: One in Five African Infections Now Resistant to Antibiotics
Over 70% of key bacteria resist standard treatments in Africa
WHO urges urgent action to prevent…
LassoESM accelerates discovery of therapeutic peptides
In the hunt for new therapeutics for cancer and infectious diseases, lasso peptides prove to be a catch.…
Targeting bacterial communication may offer antibiotic-free wound therapy
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a previously unrecognized mechanism by which…
New antimicrobial compounds offer safer solution for bovine mastitis
The dairy industry has been plagued by a persistent global problem for decades – bacterial infection of cow…
Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria
Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between everyday soft drink habits and mental health, revealing that even moderate…
Why just 1 can of diet soda may be worse for health than regular soda
Maybe sugar substitutes aren’t such a Splenda-did idea. An eye-opening new study links artificially sweetened beverages to an…
Rare spacecraft bacterium found to evade detection by playing dead
A rare microorganism found in an unexpected environment may be evading detection by “playing dead,” according to microbiologists…
Chlorinated compounds from slime mold show strong antibacterial activity
The cellular slime mold Dictyostelium discoideum is a soil microbe that produces diverse natural products with potential antibiotic…