Herpes can infiltrate the brain and trigger chronic inflammation leading to disease, but researchers don’t know how the virus makes its way to the brain.
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Certain microbes affect immune cell control in cancer. This study identifies crucial microbes through fecal microbiota transplantations.
Gum disease is caused by specific harmful bacteria rather than all oral bacteria, highlighting the need for targeted prevention and treatment.
Research has shown a powerful connection between the diversity of our gut microbiome and overall human health.
Maternal microbiome influences and is influenced by pregnancy. Hyperglycemic environment impacts fetus development and microbiome of the mother and infant
Proteobacteria consume arginine which enable regulatory T cells to suppress other immune cells from attacking growing tumor cells in the omentum.
Bacteria living in tumours can have an effect on cancer treatments.
Essential amino acid offers protection against pathogens through dopamine receptor and other microbes.
Explore how ultra-processed foods disrupt gut-brain communication, impacting health from metabolism to cognition.
How two commensal bacteria team up to reduce colitis.
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