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Mucus-Eating Gut Bacteria May Promote Fever After Cancer Treatment
Mucus-Eating Gut Bacteria May Promote Fever After Cancer Treatment
The expansion of mucus-degraders in the mouse gut—possibly due to poor nutrition—thins the colon’s mucus layer and may weaken defenses against blood-infecting microbes.
The expansion of mucus-degraders in the mouse gut—possibly due to poor nutrition—thins the colon’s mucus layer and may weaken defenses against blood-infecting microbes.
caloric restriction
Opinion: Changing When and How Much We Eat May Extend Healthspan
Joseph S. Takahashi and Carla B. Green | Aug 1, 2022 | 4 min read
Fasting, eating only at certain times of day, and restricting overall calorie intake can collectively contribute to lifespan extensions in animals. Could the same hold true in humans?
Genetically Altered Mice Harness Benefits of Calorie Restriction
Sophie Fessl, PhD | Feb 11, 2022 | 4 min read
A study identifies a gene that appears to be partially responsible for the health effects of a limited diet.
Caloric Restriction Slows Signs of Aging in Humans
Diana Kwon | Mar 26, 2018 | 2 min read
Findings from a randomized, controlled trial finds that reducing food intake decreases metabolism and reduces oxidative damage to tissues and cells.
Image of the Day: Starved Worm
The Scientist Staff and The Scientist Staff | Nov 14, 2017 | 1 min read
A heat map of gene expression provides insights on the genes that help C. elegans survive severe caloric restriction.
Study: Eating Less Helps Worms Learn
Aggie Mika | Aug 2, 2017 | 2 min read
Food restriction decreases a metabolite that impedes associative learning in worms.