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Microbiomes – News and Features

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How Gut Microbiota May Influence Sleep Apnea Severity

A new scientific review highlights emerging connections between gut health and sleep apnea, pointing to potential new therapeutic approaches for managing this common and serious disorder.
Sauerkraut in a pot.
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Sauerkraut Protects Intestinal Cells From Inflammation

The researchers found that sauerkraut helped maintain the integrity of intestinal cells, while raw cabbage did not.
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Article

Endurance Athletes' Gut Microbiomes Defy Traditional Health Expectations

In a Q&A with Dr. Frédéric Derbré, Technology Networks explores surprising findings on the gut microbiomes of elite athletes. Despite reduced microbial diversity, these ecosystems may enhance metabolism.
A research scientist holding a petri dish containing microbes, representing microbial biotechnology.
Article

Could Microbial Biotechnology Help End Human Suffering?

Discover how microbial biotechnology could reduce suffering and support global health goals, as experts call for awareness and greater investment in innovation.
Fresh food from above.
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“Features” of Food and ChatGPT Can Help Predict a Person’s Glycemic Response

By training an algorithm using both nutritional data and food features, plus a few demographic details, researchers were able to predict each individual’s glycemic response to each food.
On the left, large intestine tissue from a healthy person; on the right, from a patient with active <i> C. difficile </i> infection.
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Fiber-Rich Diet May Prevent Serious Bacterial Infection

Rodents fed a diet rich in soluble fiber coped better with a microorganism that causes diarrhea and can lead to death in debilitated patients. Researchers observed that acetate helps modulate the immune response.
A coffee cup and two food trays made from biodegradable plastic.
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Starch-Based Microplastics May Pose Health Risks, Mouse Study Finds

A new mouse study suggests that the microplastics produced by biodegradable, starch-based plastics may be linked to unforeseen health risks, including imbalances in the gut microbiome and organ damage.
Human cell models floating in a fluid environment, showcasing detailed transparent membranes and vibrant purple nuclei.
Article

Bridging the Gap: Creating More Physiologically Relevant Human Cell Models

Three-dimensional models allow researchers to better represent complex tissues and cell-cell interactions. This article explores the cell models currently used by researchers to understand disease and aid drug discovery.
A scientist wearing PPE works inside a cell culture hood, adding pink media to a tissue culture flask.
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Types of Cell Culture Contamination and How To Prevent Them

Contamination is one of the main roadblocks to successful cell culture. This article explores the different types of contamination, how to identify microbial contaminants in cell culture and best practices for removal and prevention.
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Detecting and Diagnosing Metabolic Disorders

Learn how metabolic disorders are detected and diagnosed with Dr. Irene De Biase, professor of clinical pathology at the University of Utah School of Medicine.
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