- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 2nd, 2014
Chili Peppers Reduce Gut Tumors Risk, Evidence Suggests
Compound in chili pepper now argued to stunt intestinal tumor growth
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 13th, 2014
Missing Bacteria Found to Play Major Role in Crohn's Disease
The role of gut flora in this illness appears to have been understated
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 3rd, 2014
Single Immune Gene Protects Us Against Dangerous Gut Bacteria
The gene codes for the production of intestinal mucus
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 12th, 2013
Meat and Cheese Change Gut Bacteria for the Worse
The effect appears when carbohydrates are shun from diets
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 2nd, 2013
Stem Cells Can Now Be Grown in Bulk: MIT Study
These cells can be used for a variety of medical applications
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 26th, 2013
Gastric Bypass Reprograms the Intestines, Makes Them Burn Sugar Faster
People with diabetes often experience improved sugar control after gastric bypass surgery
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- October 28th, 2011
Stem Cells Can Reshape Our Organs
They do so in response to changes in the environment and the body
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 4th, 2009
MRSA Can Be Destroyed Before It Develops
Thousands of lives could be saved
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- August 21st, 2009
The Evolution of the Appendix
It has been around for longer than estimated
- Nano-Biotechnology
- By Gabriel Gache
- June 9th, 2008
World's First Controllable Camera Pill
Tiny magnetically controlled camera can take pictures inside your body