Genetic capacity of the gut microbiome determines weight loss success or failure
The strongest associations with weight loss success or failure – independent of BMI – are found in the genetic capacity
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Species of gut bacteria linked to enhanced cognition and language skills in infant boys
A University of Alberta-led research study followed more than 400 infants from the CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) at its Edmonton
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New "molecular tweezers" can help combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Researchers from Ben-Gurion University (BGU), together with American and German colleagues, have developed new "molecular tweezers" to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Do bacteria in the mouth affect risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis?
Investigators found similarities in the bacterial composition of the mouth among patients with early rheumatoid arthritis and those at risk
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Global scarcity of novel antibiotics drives the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance
The world is still failing to develop desperately needed antibacterial treatments, despite growing awareness of the urgent threat of antibiotic
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Research reveals how bacteria defeat drugs that fight cystic fibrosis
University of Montana researchers and their partners have discovered a slimy strategy used by bacteria to defeat antibiotics and other
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Beneficial bacteria passed on to infants through breast milk change over time
The cocktail of beneficial bacteria passed from mother to infant through breast milk changes significantly over time and could act
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Tree Resin Compound Defeats Drug-Resistant Bacteria in Lab Tests
A new compound made from tree resin kills almost 100% of drug-resistant bacteria without harming healthy tissue, laboratory studies suggest.
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Fighting the bacteria that exacerbate eczema with bacteria
In a new study out of University of California San Diego School of Medicine, researchers have identified a universal strain
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Guide to Brushing Your Teeth
Food particles that stay in the mouth mix with saliva and build up a sticky substance on the teeth. The
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