A concentrated sugar solution could be just as effective as antibiotics at treating a common infection in dairy cows, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. The results were recently published in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science.

A recent review published in eGastroenterology discusses recent advancements in understanding alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD). The article provides a comprehensive overview of current research on cellular interactions, systemic inflammation, and inter-organ communication in ALD. By summarizing key findings and emerging therapeutic targets, the review offers insights that may inform future studies and management strategies for this important health issue.

Arizona State University and Banner Alzheimer’s Institute researchers, along with their collaborators, have discovered a surprising link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer’s disease in a subset of people. It is believed most humans are exposed to this virus — called cytomegalovirus or HCMV — during the first few decades of life. According to the new research, in some people, the virus may linger in an active state in the gut, where it may travel to the brain via the vagus nerve — a critical information highway that connects the gut and brain. Once there, the virus can change the immune system and contribute to other changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease. This virus may be a target for antiviral treatments.