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health-and-science2 years ago

"The Science Behind the Yellow Color of Urine"

Scientists have finally identified the enzyme responsible for producing urobilin, the compound that gives urine its yellow color, shedding light on how gut microbes influence conditions like jaundice and inflammatory bowel disease. The enzyme, bilirubin reductase, was discovered through recent advances in genetics, and its absence may contribute to certain diseases. This breakthrough could lead to further studies on how gut microbes affect bilirubin levels in the body.

via The Independent|
#bilirubin#enzyme-discovery#gut-microbes
health2 years ago

"Unraveling the Mystery: The Science Behind Yellow Urine"

Scientists have recently discovered that the yellow color of urine is due to a substance called urobilin, which is produced in the gut when red blood cells degrade and create bilirubin. The gut microbiome determines the production of this urine-coloring molecule, and the absence of the enzyme bilirubin reductase is linked to health conditions like jaundice, gallstones, and irritable bowel syndrome. This discovery suggests a link between gut health and liver wellbeing, laying the foundation for understanding the gut-liver axis.

via HuffPost UK|
#bilirubin#gut-health#health
science-and-health2 years ago

"University of Maryland Scientists Uncover the Secret Behind Urine's Yellow Hue"

Scientists have discovered the enzyme bilirubin reductase, produced by gut microbes, which is responsible for converting bilirubin into urobilinogen and ultimately urobilin, giving urine its yellow color. This finding, published in Nature Microbiology, solves a longstanding biological mystery and could have implications for understanding gut health, inflammatory bowel disease, and jaundice. The research also indicates that the presence of this enzyme in the gut is linked to overall health, with its absence noted in newborns and individuals with inflammatory bowel disease.

via Yahoo Life|
##bilirubinreductase#gutmicrobes
science-and-health2 years ago

"Researchers Uncover Enzyme Behind the Yellow Color of Urine"

Scientists have discovered the enzyme bilirubin reductase, produced by gut microbes, which is responsible for converting bilirubin into urobilinogen and ultimately causing the yellow color in urine. This finding solves a mystery that has puzzled researchers for over a century and opens up new avenues for studying gut health and diseases like jaundice and inflammatory bowel disease. The enzyme is present in most healthy adults but absent in newborns and those with inflammatory bowel disease, highlighting its potential importance in human health.

via NDTV|
##bilirubin#enzymediscovery
science-and-health2 years ago

"Decoding the Yellow Hue: Scientists Unveil the Secrets of Urine Color"

University of Maryland researchers have discovered why urine is yellow, identifying an enzyme called bilirubin reductase that converts bilirubin into urobilinogen, which then degrades into the yellow pigment urobilin. This enzyme is present in most healthy adults but often missing in newborns and those with inflammatory bowel disease, potentially contributing to infant jaundice and pigmented gallstones. The study, published in Nature Microbiology, not only solves a longstanding biological mystery but also opens up new avenues for understanding the gut-liver axis and its impact on health.

via WTOP|
##bilirubinreductase#biologicalresearch
science-and-health2 years ago

"Enzyme Identified as Key Factor in the Yellow Coloration of Urine"

Scientists at the University of Maryland and the National Institutes of Health have identified bilirubin reductase, an enzyme produced by gut microbes, as the key factor in converting bilirubin into urobilin, which gives urine its yellow color. This discovery, published in Nature Microbiology, not only solves a longstanding biological question but also has significant implications for understanding the gut microbiome's influence on conditions like jaundice and inflammatory bowel disease. The presence or absence of bilirubin reductase in individuals could impact health conditions related to bilirubin levels, offering new insights into the gut-liver axis and the overall role of the gut microbiome in human health.

via Phys.org|
##bilirubinreductase#gutmicrobiome