In 1904, in a talk at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, Elie Metchnikoff, one of the fathers of modern immunology, put forward his idea that aging was caused by harmful bacteria that live in our intestines. To delay it, he recommended eating yogurt, a food with beneficial bacteria widely consumed in a region of Bulgaria … Read more
2023-12-14 19:00:00 One of the most important functions of the microorganisms in our intestines is to protect us from pathogens. But how the community of bacteria, archaea and fungi accomplishes this is still largely unclear. The microbiome is so diverse and complex that individual interactions between organisms are extremely difficult to research. However, it is … Read more
2023-10-30 17:27:25 Scientific advances in medicine are booming. From the rediscovery of the body’s “forgotten organ” to potential cures for cancer, Alzheimer’s and HIV on the horizon, we are entering a bold new era of medicine. Historically, medicine has experienced defining moments that have revolutionized healthcare and saved countless lives. From Edward Jenner’s inoculation against … Read more
2023-04-19 06:00:00 Microbiome: Bacteria on the skin can fight cancer Trillions of microbes live in and on our bodies. Scientists are trying to use this so-called microbiome to ward off diseases. They have altered the genomes of bacteria that live on the skin, creating microbes that can prevent or even treat cancer. This seems to … Read more
There are new insights into the child’s microbiome, which is essential for the body’s own defences. According to this, caesarean children can compensate for missing bacteria from the mother’s birth canal from other sources. Breastfeeding plays a crucial role. rheWo ndu vro lelam iew bmemtok asd ybaB nsie M?rokmiibo üHirereb rwa ied groFsnchu in dre … Read more
Research published in Nature, University of Trento, Italy gut microbiome. Courtesy of Getty Images Bank A study has found that the microbiome, a community of microorganisms living in the human body, is spread through close contact with people. This means that the microbiome, other than what was acquired from the mother at birth, is acquired … Read more
Interplay between nerve cells and intestinal bacteria An American research team discovered a previously unknown interplay in between Neurons and ours Darmflora. Accordingly, there are specialized nerve cells whose ends directly in the colon pass. These secrete a substance that Composition of the intestinal flora influenced. at chronic intestinal inflammation this interplay is disturbed. researchers … Read more
Studies have shown that sugar can alter the microbiome in the body and reduce protection against diabetes. (Picture taken from freepik) [Health Channel/Comprehensive Report]High-sugar diets often lead to metabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes, according to “Science Daily” (Science daily) reported that sugar alters the microbiome, destroys filamentous bacteria and reduces protection of metabolism … Read more