Inflammatory disorders

The intestine is home to a complex ecosystem of microorganisms. This so-called gut microbiome plays an important role in health, disease, and aging. Various studies suggest that the microbiome “ages” and drives the host’s aging processes. It was previously unclear which mechanisms the microbiome uses to control aging in the host.

Countless ads and companies promote products they claim will improve metabolic health. But do they actually work? Possibly, according to a new study at UC Davis Health, in which researchers have identified two compounds that could potentially help.

People with the skin condition psoriasis often have invisible inflammation in the small intestine with an increased propensity for “leaky gut,” according to new research at Uppsala University. These changes in the gut could explain why psoriasis sufferers often have gastrointestinal problems and are more prone to developing Crohn’s disease.