Irene Gut Opdyke

Critically discuss the emerging role of the gut microbiota in metabolic health Summary: The connection between gut microbiota, obesity-related disorders and inflammation have been increasingly recognized and understanding the composition of gut microbiota may play a potential role in preventing and/or treating metabolic health. Both in animal and human studies had recognized an alteration of microbiota composition leading to the development of obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes. With new…

What is the relationship between oral and gut microbiome and arthritis disease? The term microbiome or microbiota is defined by Joshua Lederberg (scientist worked in genetic microbiome); these organisms are found in the skin or mucus membrane. They have the ability to extract the necessary energy to stay live. The host utilizes them for digestion, production of nutrients, removal of toxins, attacks on pathogens and to strengthen the immune system (Scher and Abramson, 2011). The Human…

Background & Introduction Allergy is an IgE mediated inflammation of the mucosa or skin after exposure to allergenic substances in susceptible individuals. It is estimated to have 150 million sufferers in Europe which makes it the most common chronic disease [1]. In addition to various environmental factors, a myriad of different cells, genes and specific markers and cytokines have been proposed to play role in the pathology of allergic diseases. Understanding the underlying etiology and…

Probiotic species Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis Our large intestine is an advanced ecosystem, where thousands of bacteria proliferate. these Bateria are helpful in absorption of non digested nutrients from the food example starch, polysaccharides, sugars etc. Bifidobacteria is gram-positive, anaerobic and rod-shaped bacteria, that can be esily found in the large intestines of humans and animals (mammals). Bifidobacterium animalis Is a type of the species, which act as probiotic…

The human microbiome is diverse, complex, and highly individual. Among many functions, gut microbiota are involved in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism (Munyaka et al., 2014; Principi & Esposito, 2016) and substantial research is ongoing in this area (Matamoros et al., 2013). It is reasonable to consider frequent antibiotic exposure in children…

Doggy Doodoo. All you need to know. A dog is man’s best friend. People all around the world love their dogs, but they do not love to pick up after them. Do they actually know how much harm they are causing? Water cleanliness today is going down the drain. In America, it’s recorded that 40% of the rivers and 46% of the lakes are polluted. These bodies of water are considered unhealthy for swimming, fishing or aquatic life (Rinkesh). A person may wonder why, and question what the causes could be.…

As described in Chapter 2, probiotics are known as the "good" bacteria found in our bodies. These living microorganisms are able to alter the body's bacterial colonies in order to generate health benefits on its host when given in proper amounts. These microorganisms can be beneficial because they are able to find a place inside the body's digestive tract and modify its ways of functioning. These actions, in turn, could possibly reduce digestive problems, such as colon cancer and ulcers.…

organ; in fact, it’s your body’s largest organ and it’s main function is to act as a physical, chemical and antimicrobial barrier. The condition of your skin can say a lot about your health and common skin conditions can actually be a sign that your gut isn’t functioning properly. An important factor in keeping your skin healthy is sebum, an oily secretion that reduces water loss from the skin surface and protects the skin from infection caused by bacteria or fungi. Whilst the right amount of…

recommend the use of probiotic supplements for the prevention of heart disease, these results add to the growing evidence that the gut microbiome plays an…

Marie Curie: A Magnificent Scientist Imagine if you had cancer and were told there was nothing the doctors could do to help. They told you that you only had 2 years to live and that they were extremely sorry. This is what would happen to every single cancer patient if Marie Curie never researched radioactivity. Marie Curie and Pierre Curie discovered radium in 1898, Marie then further researched it and discovered the benefits and disadvantages of it. Thanks to Currie radioactivity is now…