Unfolded protein response: A key regulator of intestinal health and disease
The intestinal epithelium is a highly dynamic barrier that regulates digestion, absorption, immune responses, and ...
Gut microbiome changes linked to multiple sclerosis, study finds
The gut microbiome comprises the trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in our digestive tracts, and it has been increasingly connected to human health and disease. A new Yale study ...
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Biologists transform gut bacteria into tiny protein pharmacies
Biologists converted gut bacteria into miniature protein factories that manufacture and release a sustained flow of targeted proteins inside the lower intestines. This technique solves one of the ...
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Do prenatal antibiotics weaken breast milk immunity? A new study aims to find out
A new study will investigate whether prenatal antibiotic use impairs breast milk immune function and disrupts neonatal gut ...
Reducing Inflammation and Obesity: Biologists Transform Gut Bacteria Into Tiny Protein Pharmacies
Addressing one of the longstanding challenges in gastrointestinal drug delivery, Virginia Tech researchers have transformed gut bacteria into tiny protein factories. These engineered microbes ...