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In the intricate world of biology, a groundbreaking revelation is reshaping our understanding of trees—not as solitary giants, but as bustling metropolises of microbial life. Scientists have uncovered that each tree harbors its own microbiome, a vast invisible ecosystem comprising trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes. This discovery, detailed in a recent study, parallels the human gut microbiome but extends deep into the wood itself, challenging long-held assumptions about plant life. Researchers from Yale University, leading this exploration, analyzed samples from various tree species and found that a single tree can host up to a trillion microbial cells. These…

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Struggling with regularity is a pain in the…well, you know. And symptoms of constipation (e.g., incomplete sense of evacuation, fewer than three bowel movements a week, increased stool hardness, pain, and abdominal distention) are more common than you may think.

According to Gandhi, electrolytes are vital to sustaining a healthy body and mind as they “balance our fluid levels, maintain our blood pH, help to keep our muscles, nerves, heart, and brain cells working, help to transport nutrients to our cells, and excrete toxins out of our cells.” In other words, they’re more than post-workout fuel. 

Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op recalled seven types of cheese after Listeria contamination. The cheeses were distributed to retailers in Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Texas between July 7 and August 14. Infections of Listeria can be serious or even fatal, so affected products should be thrown out or returned. Several different types of cheese are being recalled due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The cheese comes from Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op in Ohio, whose organic Gouda, Cheddar, Swiss, Monterey Jack and more were distributed to retailers in Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Texas.  The cheeses were…

The biotech start-up, which was founded in 2019 and is based in Navarra in the north of Spain, is focused on developing and commercializing probiotics and postbiotics for obesity and its associated complications such as insulin resistance, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. In just six years, the company has used its validated development platform to substantiate the anti-diabetes potential of its Pediococcus acidilactici strain through studies in Caenorhabditis elegans and rodents to humans. Its pA1c strain has been studied in both its live (probiotic) and heat inactivated (postbiotic) forms, with the most recently published papers focusing on the postbiotic, which…

David Baltimore, a distinguished molecular biologist and Nobel Laureate, passed away at the age of 87.Image credit:Courtesy of CaltechDavid Baltimore, a celebrated molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, passed away on 6 September 2025 at age 87. Through a career that spanned more than half a century, he influenced the trajectory of many fields in biology, from unraveling the molecular mechanisms of the human immunodeficiency virus to obtaining a deeper understanding of cancer. He published over 600 academic papers throughout his career.”David Baltimore’s contributions as a virologist, discerning fundamental mechanisms and applying those insights to immunology, to cancer, to AIDS, have…

New research finds evidence of a previously unknown three-way relationship between human genetics, the gut mycobiome, and the risks of developing chronic diseases. Nutrition Insight speaks to a study author to learn how the finding opens the door to exploring the fungal biosphere, as the mycobiota is an often-overlooked part of the gut microbiome. The Pennsylvania State University, US, researchers note that physicians’ lack of knowledge about what contributes to disease risks limits their ability to treat chronic diseases. They point to the gut fungi as drivers of intestinal diseases. Previously, scientists thought gut fungi were determined by diet.To determine…

High-protein tuna cakes can be prepared in just 15 minutes with common pantry staples.Ingredients include canned tuna and white beans, egg, Dijon mustard, lemon, panko and seasonings.The tuna cakes are served with a simple salad and a homemade lemon-Dijon vinaigrette. If you’ve ever stared at the shelves of your pantry wondering what to eat for dinner, you’re not alone. It’s a situation I’ve found myself in time and time again—and luckily for both of us, I have just the solution: Easy Tuna Cakes with Greens & Lemon Dressing. It’s a quick dinner that can be made in just 15 minutes.…

Lecanemab (Leqembi), the first drug to show an ability to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease, will be available for home use in the US from 6 October, following the approval of a weekly subcutaneous injectable version by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The new treatment, Leqembi Iqlik, will be covered by Medicare, which extends to all US citizens aged 65 and over. Its market price will be $19 500 (£14 400; €16 600) for a year’s treatment. This compares with around $13 300 for lecanemab outpatient intravenous (IV) maintenance therapy, which the FDA approved in January. The savings in hospital and clinic visits…