Premature birth linked to the mother’s vaginal microbiome
An analysis of vaginal bacteria could help identify those at risk of giving birth prematurely: Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Health
Frontiers in Pediatrics becomes official partner for the European Academy of Pediatrics
The partnership reinforces the two organizations’ mutual desire to promote research in pediatrics and to facilitate its free and unrestricted dissemination to the widest possible audience. [...]
Chinese case study suggests COVID-19 is not transmitted from pregnant mothers to newborns
Four babies born in Wuhan, the epicenter of the novel coronavirus, did not show signs of infection: Frontiers in Pediatrics [...]
The keto diet can lead to flu-like symptoms during the first few weeks
Study of 43 online forums revealed symptoms, severity and time associated with the low-carb, high-fat diet: Frontiers in Nutrition [...]
Researchers study role culture plays in feeling sick
A person's cultural values may shape their views and actions on "socially appropriate sickness": Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience [...]
Ethnobotanical medicine is effective against the bacterium causing Lyme disease
A preclinical study in test tubes showed that selected plant-based herbal medicines, especially Ghanaian quinine and Japanese knotweed, work better than antibiotics: Frontiers in Medicine [...]
Tourists pose continued risks for disease transmission to endangered mountain gorillas
Gorillas are susceptible to human diseases, with respiratory infections causing up to 20% of sudden deaths: Frontiers in Public Health [...]
Seeing blue after the little blue pill: visual disturbances in sildenafil users
Some men taking the highest recommended dose of sildenafil reported blurred vision, light sensitivity and color issues: Frontiers in Neurology [...]
Nanoparticles produced from burning coal result in damage to mice lungs
Highly toxic titanium oxide found in coal smog can cause lung damage in mice after a single exposure: Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Be wary of online probiotic health-benefit claims
Most probiotic information online originates from unreliable sources: Frontiers in Medicine [...]
Baby’s first breath: a new method for helping preemies to breathe
Two joint papers demonstrate that administering oxygen can help premature babies breathe independently sooner: Frontiers in Pediatrics [...]
How a Manuka honey ‘sandwich’ could be the key to fighting infections
Using small amounts of Manuka honey between layers of surgical mesh acts as a natural antibiotic. [...]
MS linked to variant of common herpes virus through new method
A certain herpes variant may have a role in the development of multiple sclerosis: Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Access to food and nutrition more limited in sub-Saharan Africa than previously estimated
Chronic and hidden hunger affect nearly half of rural households in sub-Saharan Africa: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems [...]
Where the Sun doesn’t shine? Skin UV exposure reflected in poop
Exposure of the skin to UVB light alters the mix of bacteria found in the gut, possibly via vitamin D; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
An innovative new diagnostic for Lyme disease
Lyme disease is one of medicine's great mimics, and notoriously difficult to diagnose. A new study has uncovered six potential biomarkers for accurate and early identification; Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]
High salt reduces tumor growth by tackling immune cells
A high salt diet inhibited tumor growth in two independent mouse models; Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Bacteria injections help the immune system fight cancer
After decades of mouse studies, bacterial immunotherapy looks set for a return to oncology clinics; Frontiers in Oncology [...]
Researchers identify cancer killing capability of lesser-known immune cells
Linked with obesity, esophageal cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the Western world. Image: Shutterstock. Finding new ways to reverse the inhibition of [...]
The vagina monocultures
Johns Hopkins team develops donor screening for vaginal microbiota transplantation; Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]
The mind-muscle connection: for aesthetes, not athletes?
Focusing on movement instead of muscle can enhance weightlifting performance, suggests research; Frontiers in Sports and Active Living [...]
Common food additive found to affect gut microbiota
Experts call for better regulation of a common additive in foods and medicine, as research reveals it can impact the gut microbiota and contribute to inflammation in the colon; Frontiers in Nutrition [...]
Online information on how to boost immunity based on commercially biased sources
Just 12% of search engine results for "boost immunity" mentioned vaccines, the most proven and effective method of boosting immunity; Frontiers in Medicine [...]
An apple carries about 100 million bacteria. Good luck washing them off.
Most microbes are inside the apple – but the strains depend on which bits you eat, and whether you go organic; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Are the ‘viral’ agents of MS, ALS and schizophrenia buried in our genome?
An estimated 8% of our DNA comes from viruses. Image: Shutterstock. Viruses hid themselves in your ancestors’ DNA. Now they’re waking up. — by Matthew Prior, [...]
Red wine’s resveratrol could help Mars explorers stay strong
Nutraceuticals that preserve muscle in reduced gravity will support long-term space missions; Frontiers in Physiology [...]
Meet the six-legged superfoods: grasshoppers top insect antioxidant-rich list
Grasshoppers and silkworms have antioxidant capacity similar to fresh orange juice, says study; Frontiers in Nutrition [...]
Zero-calorie sweeteners on trial again
Exposure to sucralose and acesulfame-K in the womb and via breastmilk leads to altered intestinal flora and liver toxicity in mouse pups; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Brain changes linked with Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear
Brain imaging and spinal fluid analysis could help to guide the use of future preventive treatments for Alzheimer's; Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience [...]
The app teaching anorexics to eat again
More patients with anorexia go into long-term remission by re-learning how to eat, than through CBT or drugs; Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]
The bacteria building your baby
Exposure to influential bacteria begins before we are born, new evidence confirms; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Changes to immune genes link paternal smoking with childhood asthma
Children exposed to paternal tobacco smoking before birth are more likely to develop asthma – and associated changes to immune genes predict the level of risk [...]
Vitamin D study sheds light on immune system effects
Researchers find vitamin D causes dendritic cells to produce more of a molecule called CD31 on their surface, which hinders activation of T cells; Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Germ-fighting catheter coating may help prevent infections
For the first time researchers have incorporated auranofin -- an antibiotic with low resistance potential -- into a coating for intravascular catheters; Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]
Scientists clarify what probiotics are and what they are not
Frontiers in Microbiology: A new scientific paper calls for strict adherence to the scientific definition, ensuring improper use of the term doesn't mislead consumers or limit advancements in the emerging field of microbiome science [...]
Urban biodiversity to reduce chronic disease
'Rewilding' the urban environment with native microbes could restore the human microbiome and reduce our risk of chronic disease; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Underwater forests a treasure trove of new drugs
Scientists recover dozens of antimicrobial and anticancer compounds from seaweed; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Stressed? Take a 20-minute nature pill
Just 20 minutes of contact with nature will lower stress hormone levels, reveals new study; Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Quantum physics and origami for the ultimate get-well card
Scientists have combined the simplicity of paper with the complexity of quantum physics for point-of-care testing in low-resource environments; Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology [...]
More scrutiny needed for less-deadly foodborne bacteria
Foodborne pathogens in the Bacillus cereus group cause diarrhea and vomiting. Credit: Penn State. — by Penn State University, USA Employing advanced genetic-tracing [...]
New drug resistance process found in bacteria
This is the research team in charge of the study. From left to right: Ivan Erill, Pilar Cortés, Jordi Barbé and Miquel Sánchez-Osuna. Credit: UAB. — by Autonomous [...]
Can you ‘catch’ cancer?
Parasitic worms cause cancer – and could help cure it; Frontiers in Medicine [...]
Superbugs have colonized the International Space Station – but there’s a silver lining
An antimicrobial coating made of precious metals reduced growth of bacteria on contamination-prone surfaces inside the ISS, where extreme conditions can foster antibiotic-resistant superbugs; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Dormant viruses activate during spaceflight – NASA investigates
The stress of spaceflight gives viruses a holiday from immune surveillance, putting future deep-space missions in jeopardy; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
New method uses AI to screen for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Scientists have developed a new AI tool that can screen children for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder quickly and affordably: Frontiers in Neurology [...]
Bedtime protein for bigger gains? Here’s the scoop
Downing a casein shake just before sleep increases muscle mass and strength gains from resistance training, without 'making you fat' -- but is the effect any different to your regular post-workout protein supplement? Frontiers in Nutrition [...]
New target could help protect vision following optic nerve trauma
A new study sheds light on the mechanism of prolonged neuronal degeneration following optic nerve injury, which could provide treatment targets for preserving eyesight; Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]
Blindfolded training could help doctors save young lives
Doctors' leadership in pediatric resuscitation improved most when they wore a blindfold during simulation training; Frontiers in Pediatrics [...]
Oral contraceptives could impair women’s recognition of complex emotions
Healthy women who use birth control pills are poorer judges of subtle facial expressions than non-users, according to new research; Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]
Tat vaccine could provide a functional cure for HIV
Recipients of the vaccine develop characteristics of spontaneous ‘post-treatment controllers’, whose immune system can control the reactivation of HIV after discontinuing therapy; Frontiers in Immunology [...]
