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Bacteria-Immune System 'Fight' Can Lead to Chronic Diseases, Study Suggests
August 2, 2012 — A "fight" between bacteria normally living in the intestines and the immune system, kicked off by another type of bacteria, may be linked to two types of chronic ... > full story -
How Malnutrition Leads to Inflamed Intestines
July 25, 2012 — More than one billion people in poor countries are starving, and malnutrition remains a major problem even in rich countries, making it a leading cause of death in the world. For over a hundred ... > full story -
Molecule That Could Treat Inflammation Discovered
July 10, 2012 — Researchers have discovered that inflammation could be treated by targeting a molecule called the double-stranded RNA dependent protein kinase (PKR). Persistent and constant inflammation can damage ... > full story -
TLR1 Protein Drives Immune Response to Certain Food-Borne Illness in Mice
July 10, 2012 — A naturally occurring protein called TLR1 plays a critical role in protecting the body from illnesses caused by eating undercooked pork or drinking contaminated water, according to new ... > full story -
Gastric Bypass Surgery Alters Gut Microbiota Profile Along the Intestine
July 10, 2012 — New research finds that gastric bypass surgery induces changes in the gut microbiota and peptide release that are similar to those seen after treatment with ... > full story -
Zebrafish Provide Insights Into Causes and Treatment of Human Diseases
July 6, 2012 — Zebrafish, popular as an aquarium fish, have an important place in research labs as a model organism for studying human diseases. They enable scientists to examine the basic biological mechanisms ... > full story -
Innate Immune System Protein Provides a New Target in War Against Bacterial Infections
July 2, 2012 — Scientists have identified a possible new approach to defeating bacterial infections by targeting an innate immune system component in a bid to invigorate the immune ... > full storyMore: -
Dietary Fiber Alters Gut Bacteria, Supports Gastrointestinal Health
June 28, 2012 — Dietary fiber promotes a shift in the gut toward different types of beneficial bacteria, a new study ... > full story -
Zebrafish Research Shows How Dietary Fat Regulates Cholesterol Absorption
June 23, 2012 — New research suggests there may be a biological reason why fatty and cholesterol-rich foods, like buttery shrimp, fried eggs and burgers and fries are so appealing together. Researchers are using ... > full story -
Immune System Molecule Weaves Cobweb-Like Nanonets to Snag Salmonella, Other Intestinal Microbes
June 21, 2012 — Scientists have found that human alpha-defensin 6 (HD6) -- a key component of the body's innate defense system -- binds to microbial surfaces and forms "nanonets" that surround, entangle and disable ... > full story
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