Giorgia Guglielmi

Maternal microbes may trigger preterm birth by altering pregnancy hormones

Gut microbes can interact with genetics and hormone metabolism to influence pregnancy outcomes.

Gut-brain connection may be a predictor of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s risk

Combining data about gut-brain–related disorders with genetic and other information provides a powerful approach for predicting Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

New study shows how specific gut bacteria evolve and adapt across animal species

The findings of a news study reveal how Bifidobacterium evolve and adapt to different hosts, paving the way for targeted therapies such as customized probiotics and diet-based interventions.

Tumor-dwelling bacteria boost effectiveness of cancer therapy in mice

Three promising bacteria were linked to better treatment responses in melanoma patients.

Gut microbes help keep immune cells anchored in the intestine

Targeting the microbiota could be a new way to strengthen gut immunity and develop treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease.

Breast milk antibodies train newborn gut immunity, mice study shows

Antibodies in breast milk “teach” a newborn’s gut immune system to respond appropriately to microbes and maintain intestinal balance without causing unnecessary inflammation.

Gut bacteria studied at subspecies level reveal links to colorectal cancer

Profiling the human gut microbiota at the subspecies level, rather than at the species- or strain-level, provides more reproducible insights into how specific bacteria influence health and disease.

Gut bacteria cooperate to convert dietary compound into energy, boosting microbial health

Gut bacteria cooperate to convert the dietary antioxidant ergothioneine into a compound that supports energy production. 

Mice study reveals how drug-resistant bacteria take hold in the gut

The findings of a recent study reveal a key strategy used by A. baumannii to colonize the gut and persist in it, highlighting a potential target for preventing its spread…

Gut microbes may be linked to increased blood clotting and heart disease risk

Targeting specific gut bacteria and their metabolites could offer new ways to prevent or treat cardiovascular disease linked to diet and gut health.

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