Copper beads in pig feed may improve swine gut health
In lab experiments, copper shows antimicrobial properties, including against pathogens like Salmonella. April 18, 2024 Copper is a natural antimicrobial material that, when added to pig feed, may promote the growth and health of the animals. Since pigs can tolerate high levels of the metal, researchers at Texas Tech University in Amarillo recently investigated whether […]
A UCC scientist is featured in a ‘groundbreaking’ new Netflix documentary on gut health
A UCC scientist is featured in a ‘groundbreaking’ new Netflix documentary on gut health It premieres globally this Friday. University College Cork (UCC) and APC Microbiome Ireland (APC) scientist Professor John Cryan is featured in a new Netflix documentary on the fascinating world of gut science, making some pretty complex research accessible to the general […]
Are migraines linked to gut health and chronic non-communicable diseases?
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers examine the Links Between Migraines, Gut Health, and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (CNCDs). Migraine, a widespread cause of impairment worldwide, is characterized by a complex interplay of physiopathogenic stimuli and hereditary predisposition. Gut dysbiosis is a pivotal factor in migraine development, necessitating further exploration of the gut-brain connection […]
Tampon that tests for STIs created by British startup | Sexual health | The Guardian
A tampon is being repurposed to screen for sexually transmitted infections, with the at-home test aiming to encourage more women to seek treatment. The gynaecological health startup Daye has launched an STI diagnostic tampon, which uses a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to check for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, trichomonas, mycoplasma and ureaplasma, with the tampon used […]
Microbiome Insights into Personalized Response to Diet, Obesity, and Leaky Gut
“Hello everyone, welcome back to the podcast. I’m here today with Dr. Eran Elinav, an M.D./Ph. . and a professor of immunology. He is the principal investigator of two labs, one at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Tel Aviv, Israel, and the other at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg, Germany. His research […]
