Publications by authors named "M R Benard"
Inflammatory diseases of the human gastrointestinal tract are affected by the microbes that reside in the mucosal surfaces. Patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) have altered bacterial and fungal intestinal compositions, including higher levels of fecal Candida yeasts. Ongoing research indicates that genetic and phenotypic diversity of Candida albicans may be linked with disease severity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: One important aspect in facilitating language access for children with hearing loss (HL) is the auditory environment. An optimal auditory environment is characterized by high signal to noise ratios (SNRs), low background noise levels, and low reverberation times. In this study, the authors describe the auditory environment of early intervention groups specifically equipped for young children with HL.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground & Aims: Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) can induce remission in patients with ulcerative colitis, yet its efficacy needs improvement. We conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the current literature on microbial factors affecting outcome, as well as a meta-analysis on some of the largest datasets regarding composition.
Methods: MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane were systematically searched through August 2024 for relevant studies.
Article Synopsis
- Understanding RNA targeting to membraneless organelles like P-bodies (PBs) is crucial for revealing their functions in cells.
- This study shows that PBs in HEK293 cells undergo significant changes in RNA content throughout the cell cycle, with different mRNA localization patterns appearing at various stages (G1, S, G2).
- The findings suggest that PBs actively sort mRNAs based on their translation status and characteristics, implying that they play a more dynamic role than merely housing excess untranslated mRNAs.