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 [...]
Inflammation
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 [...]
Computational model clarifies immune response during cardiac surgery
A new model shows how infusion of anti-inflammatory enzymes helps to prevent complications in cardiac surgery; Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Caloric restriction in combination with low-fat diet helps protect aging brains
Exercise was significantly less effective than caloric restriction in preventing aging-induced inflammatory activation of microglia in mice: Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience [...]
Inflammation in testes could explain link between obesity and reduced fertility
Chronic testicular inflammation in obese men might contribute to poor sperm quality and reduced fertility [...]
E-cigarette flavors are toxic to white blood cells, warn scientists
New research adds to growing evidence on the harmful health effects of e-cigarettes: Frontiers in Physiology [...]
Study finds bacteria in milk linked to rheumatoid arthritis
Bacteria found in milk and beef may trigger the development of rheumatoid arthritis in people who are genetically at risk, finds a study in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]
New link found between gut bacteria and age-related conditions
Gut bacteria from old mice induce age-related chronic inflammation in young mice, finds a study in Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Smoking may cause inflammatory bowel disease
Mice exposed to cigarette smoke suffer from a type of bowel inflammation resembling Crohn’s disease, reports a study in Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Brain injury in kids might lead to alcohol abuse
Researchers find evidence that traumatic brain injuries in children and adolescents could be a risk-factor for alcohol abuse in later life [...]