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] | PTIAustralian 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 | AgenciesA 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 | IANSWhile 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
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