Bacteria Trapped in Ancient Neanderthal Teeth Could Help With Novel Antibiotic Developments, New Study Reveals

Medicine & Technology May 11, 2023

The extinct bacteria were found trapped in ancient Neanderthal teeth, and their enzyme produces could help with the developments of novel antibiotics one day. Read to learn more.

Stress Hormones Disable Immune Cells, Weaken Body's Innate Immunity In Fighting Bad Gut Bacteria To Prevent Crohn's Disease

Jan 08, 2022

McMaster University presented medical findings to how stress hormones could weaken the innate immune system and gut protection to trigger Crohn's disease.

Human Gut Microbiome Influences Prostate Cancer Growth: Study Says

Oct 08, 2021

Recent research shows that bacteria in the human gut influences the hormone metabolism and subsequently amplifies the tumor growth of prostate cancer.

High-Fiber Diet vs Fermented Foods: Relationship Between Diet, Systemic Inflammation, and Gut Microbiota Studied in New Research

Jul 16, 2021

Researchers from Stanford University investigated the pros and cons of high-fiber diets vs fermented food diets when promoting human gut microbiome diversity and heightened immune responses.

Researchers Discover Function and Abundance of Microbes in Eastern Oysters

Jun 04, 2021

Researchers analyzed different microbes found in different oyster tissues and found that they have implications on the mollusk's immune system and function.

Study Shows a Link Between Human Gut Bacteria and Neurodegenerative Diseases

May 11, 2021

A study published shows that there is a clear link between a specific bacteria in the human gut microbiome, antibiotic resistance, and neurodegenerative diseases that affect millions of people around the globe.

Microbiome: The Complex Ecosystem of Viruses and Bacteria

Mar 06, 2021

Research shows a complex ecosystem in the human microbiome where bacteriophages thrive in predation and keep the balance of bacteria and viruses balanced.

140,000 Virus in the Human Gut Catalogued for Future Analysis

Feb 28, 2021

A collaborative database of over 140,000 viruses and 28,000 metagenomes highlights the existence of virus species within the human gut microbiome that is set to help scientists further study the entanglement between the gut microbiome and human bodily processes.

Gut Microbiomes: How Does it Affect Brain Health?

Feb 03, 2021

Scientists are looking at the correlation between the gut microbiome and brain health.

Scientists Discover New Effective and Safe ‘Antifungal Turbinmicin’

Nov 20, 2020

By searching through the ocean for antimicrobials, scientists have found a new antifungal compound that effectively targets multi-drug resistant strains of deadly fungi minus the toxic side effects.

Ancient Gene Family Allows Algae to Synthesize Antifreeze

Aug 20, 2020

Researchers have demonstrated two species of single-celled green algae that can synthesize is its antifreeze thanks to an ancient gene family.

Two New Fungus Species Named After the Coronavirus Pandemic

Aug 18, 2020

From a racehorse named Wearamask to people named "Covid" and "Corona," the scientific community has come up with its own nod to the global coronavirus pandemic - naming two new species of fungi after the disease.

Better Metabolism Linked to Regular Consumption of Red Wine

Sep 11, 2019

A new study delved into the effects of moderate consumption of alcohol on the biodiversity of the intestinal microbiome and it has some good news for red wine drinkers.

Probiotics May Help to Preventing Ulcerative Colitis, But Not to Treat The Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Jun 07, 2017

Ulcerative colitis is the most common type of the inflammatory bowel disease and probiotics is suggested to ease the discomfort but is it true?

Cosmetic Companies Now Develop Skin Care Products That Contain Live Bacteria To Treat Several Skin Problems

May 11, 2017

Popular cosmetic companies surprises all by developing new skin care products that contain live bacteria to cure various skin problems.