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Gut microbes disturbed by COVID-19 infection, antibiotics: Research
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In an intensive look at the effects of the virus causing COVID-19 on patients' microbiome - the collection of microorganisms that live in and on the human body - Rutgers scientists found that acute infection disrupts a healthy balance between good and bad microbes in the gut, especially with
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Researchers find gut-brain connection for social development
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
To learn to socialize, zebrafish need to trust their gut. Gut microbes encourage specialized cells to prune back extra connections in brain circuits that control social behaviour, new UO research in zebrafish shows. Pruning is essential for the development of normal social behavior.
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Research helps to resolve evolutionary origins of the 'platypus of fungi'
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
About 600 seemingly disparate fungi that never quite found a fit along the fungal family tree has been shown to have a common ancestor, according to a University of Alberta-led research team that used genome sequencing to give these peculiar creatures their own classification home.
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Study shows superbugs in the environment rarely transfer over to humans
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
An international team of scientists investigating transmission of a deadly drug-resistant bacteria that rivals MRSA, has found that whilst the bugs are found in livestock, pets and the wider environment, they are rarely transmitted to humans through this route.
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Chhattisgarh scientist invents 'Bacterial e-ball' that helps in cleaning d
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Scientist Dr Prashant Sharma told ANI, "Bacterial e-ball consists of tiny microbes. It is prepared by mixing 14 types of fungus and bacteria with calcium carbonate (lime powder) in a ball that weighs around 40 grams. We have worked for around 14 years in inventing the ball. As soon as we
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Study: Antibiotic-resistant microbes in the gut make C. difficile more inf
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Clostridioides difficile, often referred to as C. difficile or C. diff, is a bacterium that causes severe intestinal illness and, as its name suggests, can be difficult to study and treat. Approximately 1 in 6 patients infected with C. difficile will be reinfected within two months. Yet scie
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Microbes help orchestrate how gut uses its genes
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The microbes that help break down food actually tell the gut how to do its job better, according to a new study in mice. The researchers said it appears that the microbes are able to influence which of the gut's genes are being called into action, and in turn, that interaction might lead to
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Study: Tomatoes in diet changes human gut microbes
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The research was published in the journal Microbiology Spectrum. Fiber, sugar, protein, fat and calories were identical for both diets.
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A good friendship a day keeps gut-diseases away: Study
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A recent study conducted on primates shows the secret connection between a good gut and a good social life
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Researchers reveal tomatoes' health benefits to gut microbes
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers revealed for health-related link between tomatoes in the diet and changes to the human gut microbiome.
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Study finds that carnivore gut microbes offer insight into health of wild
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A new study finds the microbial ecosystem in the guts of wild marten (Martes americana) that live in relatively pristine natural habitat is distinct from the gut microbiome of wild marten that live in areas that are more heavily impacted by human activity.
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Study finds snacking on almonds boosts gut health
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 22 (ANI): Eating a handful of almonds a day significantly increases the production of butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that promotes gut health, according to a recent study.
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