A few years ago, amid lockdown boredom, it seemed like everyone was perfecting their sourdoughs. A simple, fermented mixture of
Tag: Microbes
Antibiotics destroy immune cells and worsen oral infection
New research shows that the body’s microbes are effective in maintaining immune cells and killing oral infections. A team of
Dietary fibre reduces brain inflammation
Immune cells in the brain-microglia become chronically inflamed with age. In this state, they produce chemicals that impair cognitive and
How insulin boosts immune system
Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI) scientists have identified a specific insulin signaling pathway that, when activated, revs up the
Natural protection against Salmonella
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified a molecule that serves as natural protection against salmonella, an
Probiotics prevent liver disease
A new study suggests probiotics can improve gut and liver health, probiotics have been studied in the gastrointestinal tract Bejan
Bacteria for fat absorption in the intestine
Bacteria can multiply within 24 to 48 hours in the small bowel in response to consumption of high-fat foods, the
