gut

New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection

A new UC Davis Health study has uncovered how Salmonella bacteria, a major cause of food poisoning, can invade the…

2 years ago

Gut molecule slows fat burning during fasting

In a struggle that probably sounds familiar to dieters everywhere, the less a Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) worm eats, the…

2 years ago

Intermittent fasting shows promise in improving gut health, weight management

A new study by researchers from Arizona State University and their colleagues highlights a dietary strategy for significant health improvement…

2 years ago

Gut bacteria make neurotransmitters to shape the newborn immune system

Weill Cornell Medicine investigators discovered that unique bacteria colonize the gut shortly after birth and make the neurotransmitter serotonin to…

2 years ago

Antibiotics promote the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria get extra nutrients and thrive when the drugs kill 'good' bacteria in the gut. This is according to…

3 years ago