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  1. The stool microbiome has been an easy target for research, but journeys into the small intestine shed new light on ways to improve gut health.

    Washington, Microbiome research to date has largely resembled the parable of the blind man and the elephant. How much can be said about an elephant just by looking at its tail? Researchers have studied what's most readily available—feces left over from flushing the toilet—but are missing the...
  2. Protein that increases body's immunity against cancer discovered

    Researchers at the University of Turku in Finland found TIMP-1, a protein traditionally known to prevent damage to the body's cells and tissues.They found that this protein also plays an important role in the body's immunity against cancer, a discovery that could improve the effectiveness of...
  3. New bandage rich in vitamin C to promote burn wound healing

    Developed by a team at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), the bandage contains zein , pectin , like an apple; and soy lecithin -Named plant.The body's natural defense mechanism produces inflammation after a burn, causing the affected area to become red and swollen. However...
  4. New immunotherapy to fight cancer, protect healthy cells

    Cytokines are small protein molecules that help control inflammation in the body. They are released by the body's immune cells to fight cancer and improve the effectiveness of treatment.The team from the Virginia Tech College of Engineering has developed new technology that ensures that immune...