Day: January 13, 2021
Leaky Gut and Gut Dysfunction Likely Connected to Severe COVID-19
People infected with COVID-19 experience a wide range of symptoms and severity, including high fevers and respiratory problems. However, new research shows that when the virus attacks the gastrointestinal tract, it may increase the severity of the viral infection. The research review, published in mBio, suggests that gut dysfunction andRead
DISCOVERY: Nature Med Study Connects Gut Microbes with Biomarkers of Disease
A large-scale international study using metagenomics and blood chemical profiling discovered a panel of 15 gut microbes that are closely associated with lower risks of common conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Some of the identified gut microbes are so novel that they have not yet been named.Read
Tissue Stiffness Contributes to Immune Responses & Chronic Aging Diseases
A new study shows that tissue stiffness causes tension in cells, which likely drives immune responses in many chronic diseases. The findings suggest the cellular tension likely sets off an inflammatory loop that contributes to the development of chronic diseases of aging. Research from the Buck Institute, the University HealthRead
