Giorgia Guglielmi

How vaginal microbes are linked to pregnancy complications

The findings of a recent study suggest that in bacterial vaginosis, certain vaginal microbes disrupt the protective glycans on vaginal epithelial cells, altering processes that mediate cell turnover, death and…

Study reveals the trajectory of phages in the infant gut ecosystem

The findings of a recent study suggest that different factors, including maternal seeding and phage persistence in the gut, contribute to the colonization of the gut by phages.

Gut microbes influence cognitive performance in baby mice

The findings of a recent study show that specific gut microbes and their metabolites affect cognition and memory when transplanted into germ-free mice.

The cloudy link between gut microbes and obesity

Although a causative relationship between obesity and gut microbes remains unclear, microbiota-based treatments may help to combat obesity.

Study characterizes the microbiota of milk from mothers with preterm infants

The findings of a recent study shed light on the microbiota of the main nutrition types that preterm infants receive and may inform future studies on the influence of different…

How gut bacteria can help relieve constipation

A recent study indicates that the abfA cluster might be used as therapeutic target for constipation in humans.

In Crohn’s disease model, a fiber-free diet inhibits colitis by regulating gut bacteria

The findings of a recent study may inform new approaches to treat Crohn’s disease by targeting disease-causing microbes in the gut.

Gut fungi may be linked to inflammation in severe COVID

The findings of a recent study suggest that mycobiota changes during a SARS-CoV-2 infection could contribute to inflammation associated with severe COVID.

‘Hidden’ bacteria could explain recurrent urinary tract infections

The findings of a recent study indicate that effective treatments for recurrent UTIs may require the ability to penetrate human tissues.

Immune responses to gut microbes may indicate who benefits from diabetes therapy

The findings of a recent study indicate that antibodies to gut microbes could help identify who may benefit from teplizumab.

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