Marten poop reveals a lot about ecosystem health

The gut microbiomes of marten living in the wild is very different that those living near people, researchers find.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Nov. 4, 2022 ~6 min

BefA protein triggers insulin-producing cells to reproduce

New research shows how a protein called BefA functions. The findings could hold clues to type 1 diabetes.

U. Oregon • futurity
Oct. 21, 2022 ~6 min


Gut bacteria let bears eat differently but reach the same size

The gut microbiomes of bears allow them to reach the same size as other bears, despite eating a very different diet.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Sept. 23, 2022 ~6 min

How does red meat raise heart disease risk?

"The interactions between red meat, our gut microbiome, and the bioactive metabolites they generate seem to be an important pathway for risk..."

Tufts University • futurity
Aug. 5, 2022 ~8 min

How gut bacteria evolve to become dangerous

A new study explains how gut bacteria can evolve to become more pathogenic, leading to chronic inflammation and associated health problems.

Bill Hathaway-Yale • futurity
Aug. 5, 2022 ~5 min

Prenatal opioids can do long-term harm to kid brains

Prenatal opioid exposure may trigger long-term neurological effects in a child’s life. The key is the opioid's impact on the developing gut microbiome.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
Aug. 1, 2022 ~6 min

Any fiber is good fiber, just get more of it

How do you know which dietary fiber supplement is best for you? It doesn't really matter, experts say. Just get more of it.

Karl Bates-Duke • futurity
Aug. 1, 2022 ~7 min

Early antibiotics may lead to lasting asthma, allergies

"The practical implication is simple: Avoid antibiotic use in young children whenever you can..."

Andrew Smith-Rutgers • futurity
July 29, 2022 ~5 min


There’s a link between gut bacteria and fibromyalgia severity

Researchers have found a link between gut bacteria differences and fibromyalgia severity. The work also points to a biological signature for the disease.

McGill University • futurity
July 12, 2022 ~8 min

Machine learning predicts gut microbe communities

A new computer model accurately predicts the behavior of millions of gut microbe communities from hundreds of experiments.

Kate McAlpine-Michigan • futurity
July 8, 2022 ~7 min

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