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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new UC Irvine study may have finally uncovered how dietary fiber protects the body from sugar’s damage, and how protecting yourself starts in the gut. Researchers at the UCI School of Medicine found that inulin, a naturally occurring fiber found in vegetables like onions, garlic and artichokes, can reshape the bacteria …

This special protein found in bacteria could kill cancer cells  Euronews.com Bacteria hidden inside tumors could help beat cancer  ScienceDaily New bacterial protein could make cancer cells kill themselves; study finds  Times of India They discover a bacterial mechanism that could destroy tumor cells  De Último Minuto Scientists discover bacterial protein making cancer cells self-destruct  The News International Source link

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Researchers demonstrate that bacterial spores can withstand the extreme conditions of space travel. The study highlights the resilience of Bacillus subtilis, a bacterium vital for human health. The findings are significant for the future of long-term human missions to Mars, ensuring astronaut health. This research could lead to biotechnology innovations on Earth, combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In …

Space travel is not for the weak. Astronauts endure motion sickness, disorientation, cardiovascular stress—and that’s before they even reach orbit. Luckily, the bacteria that lives inside us is far more resilient. A new study shows that a gut bacteria essential for human health can survive the stress of being launched into space aboard a rocket, the microgravity environment, and reentry …

Scientists have released new images showing, in incredible detail, antibiotics defeating disease-causing bacteria by piercing the microbes’ membranes and infiltrating their innards. The antibiotics, called polymyxins, were observed forcing the armored membranes around Escherichia coli bacterial cells to grow bumps and bulges. The bacteria then shed their outer membranes, leaving space for the antibiotic to enter the cells. “It was …

Pieces of bacteria migrating from the gut to the brain may play a key role in sleep, scientists have discovered, suggesting that the oldest and most basic microorganisms in our bodies are crucial in telling us when to nod off. These fragments are made of a chemical called peptidoglycan, which comes from bacterial cell walls in the digestive system. Previous …

For patients with inflammatory bowel disease, antibiotics can be a double-edged sword. The broad-spectrum drugs often prescribed for gut flare-ups can kill helpful microbes alongside harmful ones, sometimes worsening symptoms over time. When fighting gut inflammation, you don’t always want to bring a sledgehammer to a knife fight. Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and McMaster …

Risk of deadly cancer triples with hidden mouth bacteria, study finds  AOL.comView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

Heart health: Oral bacteria tied to higher risk of clogged arteries  The Times of India Dental surgeon shares warning signs in your mouth that could signal heart disease: ‘Bleeding gums and bad breath…’  Hindustan Times Cleaning your gums every day helps your heart as much as your teeth  Earth.com Periodontal Treatment Lowers Carotid Intima Thickness, Study Finds  MSN Periodontal Treatment Cuts Carotid Thickness, Study …

An unknown bacterium, never before seen on our planet, has been discovered in the Chinese space station Tiangong. This discovery, worthy of science-fiction scenarios, raises new questions about life in orbit and microbiological risks. A different kind of space bacterium In May 2023, during a routine mission by the Shenzhou-15 crew, samples taken from a habitation module on the Chinese …