Early-life exposure to microbiota restricts colon cancer later in life, study finds Date: March 13, 2019 Source: Georgia State University Summary: Exposure to microbiota, or microorganisms such as ...

Microbiota transplantation is safe and effective for treating clostridioides difficile infections, according to a clinical trial published in the journal Gastroenterology. Recurrent clostridioides ...

Exposure to microbiota, or microorganisms such as bacteria, in the early stages of life plays a crucial role in establishing optimal conditions in the intestine that inhibit the development of ...

Colon cancer is caused by bacteria and cell stress The microbiota in the intestines fuels tumor growth Date: September 18, 2018 Source: Technical University of Munich (TUM) ...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide. While scientists believe that gut microbiota play an important role in both the onset and progression of CRC, emerging ...

Protection of the host from the microbiota involves several mechanisms in concert. First, a mucous layer provides a physical barrier; in the colon, it consists of an inner firm layer and a looser ...

The gut microbiome consists of all the microorganisms living in an individual’s digestive system. Various factors including diet, alcohol and tobacco use, age and physical activity impact the ...

"With our study we originally wanted to study the role of bacteria in the intestines in the development of intestinal inflammation," explains Professor Dirk Haller from the Department of Nutrition ...

Exposure to microbiota, or microorganisms such as bacteria, in the early stages of life plays a crucial role in establishing optimal conditions in the intestine that inhibit the development of ...