Microbiomes – News and Features

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Climate Change Is Drying Out Grass Fields, and Lowering the Quality of Cheese
Climate change is causing more frequent and intense droughts, affecting the quantity and quality of grass available for dairy cows.

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Gut Bacteria and AI Help Diagnose Chronic Pain Syndrome
Researchers’ identification of a common "microbiome signature" connected to a chronic pain syndrome could also lead to advances in how the condition is treated.

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Imaging Method Enhances Understanding of Brain-Body Interaction
The D-PSCAN method, developed for live NTS imaging, enables high-resolution, minimally invasive observation of the NTS’s neural activity in living mice. The technique provides insights into emotion regulation.

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Different Protein Sources Can Change the Gut Microbiome
A new study from researchers at North Carolina State University reveals that different protein sources can significantly alter the gut microbiome. These findings may lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for gastrointestinal diseases.

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Teen Microbiome Shifts May Determine Acne Risk
Researchers studied how the skin microbiome changes during adolescence, revealing that specific acne-linked bacteria settle in during teenage years. The study showed that new strains are rare in adults.

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Designer Gut Bacterium May Reduce Mercury Absorption From Seafood
Scientists have engineered a gut microbe that can detoxify methylmercury, reducing the amount that passes into the brain and developing fetuses of mice fed a diet rich in fish.

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Hormonal Disruption in Birds from Microplastics Raises Concerns
A study shows that microplastics in seabirds, specifically northern fulmars, disrupt hormones, impairing fertility, development, and behavior. This disruption, caused by chemicals like BPA and phthalates in plastics, mirror effects seen in humans.

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Fungus Found on Human Skin Could Help Tackle Antibiotic Resistance
A molecule produced by yeast living on human skin has shown potent antimicrobial properties against a pathogen responsible for a half-million hospitalizations annually in the United States.

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Novel Compound That Inhibits Growth of Tumor-Associated Fusobacteria Found
Fusobacteria, part of the oral microbiome, are suspected of playing a role in cancer progression. Scientists are working on innovative strategies to inhibit the spread of these bacteria.

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Antioxidant and Anticancer Potential of Methyl Eugenol
Methyl eugenol (ME) possesses significant antioxidant, anticancer and neuroprotective properties, potentially beneficial against diseases linked to oxidative stress. However, it also presents serious risks, including liver toxicity.
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