All metabolites articles
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NewsGut dysbiosis and fecal microbiota transplantation in pancreatic cancer: Current status and perspectives
Emerging studies suggest that manipulating the microbiome, including fecal microbiota transplantation, could present novel approaches to screening, diagnosing, and even treating pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
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NewsStudy finds link between PFAS, kidney function and gut microbiome
In the first study of its kind, researchers found that problems with gut bacteria and related metabolites can help explain the link between ’forever chemicals’ and kidney damage.
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NewsResearch ties gut microbial TMAO pathway to chronic kidney disease
A large-scale joint study shows a striking link between high blood levels of TMAO (trimethylamine N-oxide) and chronic kidney disease risk over time.
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NewsTryptophan in diet and gut bacteria team up to protect against E. coli infection
Gut bacteria and a diet rich in the amino acid tryptophan can play a protective role against pathogenic E. coli, which can cause severe stomach upset, cramps, fever, intestinal bleeding and renal failure, according to a new study.
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NewsStudy shines light on resourceful ways bacteria thrive in the human gut
A survey of bacterial genomes highlights the arsenal of enzymes microbes use to produce energy in the oxygen-poor environment of the gut.
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NewsAntibiotics promote the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria get extra nutrients and thrive when the drugs kill ‘good’ bacteria in the gut, a new study reveals.
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NewsUnraveling the secret microbial power within medicinal plants
A new review uncovers how medicinal plants interact with their endophytes at a molecular and metabolic level - and examines the potential of these endophytes for use in therapeutics.
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NewsGut microbiota may be harnessed as a tool to diagnose fatty liver disease
A recent study at the University of Jyväskylä comparing the gut microbiota and gut-derived metabolites between healthy controls and individuals with fatty liver revealed that certain microbial metabolites are associated with liver fat content.
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NewsLab boost delivered by salt-tolerant PGPB strains offers hope for halophyte cultivation
Several plant growth-promoting bacteria bacterial strains are able to boost growth in halophyte plants under laboratory conditions, offering hope for developing their cultivation in marginal land.
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NewsFungi convert ocean plastic into ingredients for drug industry
Research on fungi underway at the University of Kansas has helped transform tough-to-recycle plastic waste from the Pacific Ocean into key components for making pharmaceuticals.
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NewsDifferences in gut microbiome linked to risk of death in COVID-19 patients with respiratory failure
A new study finds differences in gut bacteria and metabolites among COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU, offering possibilities for preventing the worst outcomes.
