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Modulating gut microbiome may help reverse ageing-related memory loss: Study

Modulating gut microbiome may help reverse ageing-related memory loss: Study

A new study published in Nature by Stanford University researchers found that changes in the gut microbiome with age trigger an inflammatory response that hampers the vagus nerve's ability to signal the hippocampus, leading to memory decline

12 March,2026 04:55 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTI
Australian researchers target unique bacterial sugar to combat infections

Australian researchers target unique bacterial sugar to combat infections

Australian scientists have developed a novel strategy to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria by designing antibodies that target a sugar found only on bacterial cells. In laboratory tests, the antibody successfully cleared a normally fatal bacterial infection in mice by binding to pseudaminic acid and triggering the immune system to destroy

05 February,2026 09:08 AM IST | Sydney | Agencies
Mouth bacteria may signal chronic liver disease risk: Study

Mouth bacteria may signal chronic liver disease risk: Study

A new study has found that changes in mouth bacteria can predict the risk and progression of chronic liver disease, offering potential new avenues for early diagnosis and treatment.

17 January,2026 12:42 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Antibiotic use during pregnancy may raise risk of bacterial disease in babies

Antibiotic use during pregnancy may raise risk of bacterial disease in babies

While the bacteria usually live harmlessly in the gut or genital tract, they can cause serious infections, especially in newborns, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals, leading to sepsis, meningitis, and pneumonia

16 January,2026 09:59 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

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