In a new study published in Science Immunology, researchers at King's College London looked at a type of tissue important for ...

Scientists discover how innate immunity envelops bacteria. The protein GBP1 is a vital component of our body's natural defense against pathogens. This substance fights against bacteria and parasites ...

A healthy gut microbiome may protect against severe sepsis, experts say, as new research links certain gut bacteria to ...

Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) between bacterial species plays a pivotal role in bacterial evolution, promoting adaptation to diverse environments, the spread of antibiotic resistance, and the ...

Despite major advances in modern medicine, bacterial diseases remain a substantial global health burden; at least two of the ...

Beyond bacteria, fungi and archaea are emerging as powerful regulators of digestion, immunity, and disease risk, revealing ...

A baby’s gut health begins developing from the very first days of life. Breast milk does more than provide nutrition; it ...

Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UK) have uncovered a hidden link between gut health and the immune system – all thanks to a tiny island bird. Researchers studied the Seychelles warbler, a ...

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine disorder characterized by excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone ...

Your gut is doing a lot more than digesting lunch. It is running your immune system, influencing your mood, regulating ...

A mechanism of antiviral immunity in bacteria has been characterized. A research team from Umeå University (Sweden) has uncovered a mechanism for how bacteria build up antiviral immunity against ...

In their publication, Jakobi and his colleagues describe for the first time how the innate immune system fights against bacteria using GBP1 proteins. "The protein surrounds bacteria by forming a sort ...