Gene editing reprograms colon cells to combat short bowel syndrome
Knocking out a single gene reprograms part of the large intestine to function like the nutrient-absorbing small intestine. In ...
Scientists reveal the surprising reason why some farts smell worse than others
Experts have lifted the lid on why some farts smell worse than others - and how the stench could provide clues about what's going on in your gut.
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What do we know about the human health risks of microplastics and nanoplastics?
There is growing concern that plastics may also be responsible for significant harm to the earth’s environment and human ...
Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient
Because vitamin D plays a crucial role in many aspects of health and growth, inadequate levels can put children at risk of developing chronic disease early on.
Researchers Uncover 500 Million-Year-Old Origins of Human Appetite Hormone
A human appetite hormone, bombesin, also controls feeding in starfish, showing it evolved over 500 million years ago. A team of biologists at Queen Mary University of London has discovered that a ...
Seven signs you’re deficient in B12 and how to fix it
The vitamin is essential for everyone’s health but, as we age, many of us would benefit from a higher intake for a multitude ...
Clinical trial under way for new treatment of coeliac disease
A clinical trial is under way for a new treatment for coeliac disease, an autoimmune condition affecting around 20 per cent ...