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Leena Mahtani: Jul 5, 2024 9:23:09 PM
Welcome to the fascinating world of microbes! We're about to delve into the unseen universe living on and in our bodies, collectively known as the...
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Leena Mahtani: Oct 29, 2023 9:10:38 PM
Have you ever noticed that the more time you spend with your friends and family, the better you feel? It turns out there's a scientific explanation...
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Leena Mahtani: Oct 14, 2023 10:59:08 PM
Do you suffer from chronic heartburn or acid reflux? If so, you may be one of the many people who rely on proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to manage...
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Leena Mahtani: Feb 13, 2023 9:40:44 PM
What Are Mitochondria? First, let’s review what mitochondria are and why they are so important. Mitochondria are small organelles found inside each...
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Leena Mahtani: Feb 6, 2023 7:27:32 PM
You may not realize it, but a thriving community of microbes is inside your body! Known as the microbiome, these bacteria and other microorganisms...
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Leena Mahtani: Nov 6, 2022 7:53:55 PM
The gut microbiome is composed of the trillions of microbes that live in our digestive tract. These microbes are important for many aspects of...
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Leena Mahtani: Oct 24, 2022 4:22:24 PM
Together with our genes, lifestyle, and experiences, our gut microbiome contributes to who we are. A healthy person harbors about 1,000 different...
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Leena Mahtani: Oct 12, 2022 8:49:18 AM
Our gut microbiome is closely related to the immune system. Discover how gut bacteria interact with immune cells and how this can affect your risk...
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Leena Mahtani: Aug 28, 2022 10:34:38 PM
Hormones are the body's chemical messengers. They are produced by the endocrine system, a collection of glands that control, manage and coordinate...
