Giorgia Guglielmi

Gut microbes could influence sleep quality

Our gut microbiota might affect how well and for how long we sleep, according to a new study. The findings may lead to new ways to improve sleep.

A high-fat diet promotes Salmonella-induced diarrhea in mice

A low-fiber, high-fat diet promotes Salmonella gut colonization by increasing the level of bile salts, according to a recent study.

Some fungi could increase the risk of pancreatic cancer

Certain fungi move from the gut to the pancreas, where they can trigger pancreatic cancer growth, according to a new study published in Nature.

Dietary flavonoids could influence microbial communities in the gut

The type of dietary flavonoids we consume could influence the gut microbiota, according to a new study published in mBio.

A molecule produced by the human gut could help to fight superbugs

Researchers have found an antimicrobial molecule produced by the gut microbiota that can fight multidrug-resistant bacteria.

Vaginal fluid transplant could help cure bacterial vaginosis

Transplanting vaginal fluids from one woman to another could restore the bacterial microbiota and help treat severe cases of a common vaginal inflammation.

How gut microbes influence daily rhythms

A study published in Science shows that the gut microbiota influences daily rhythms through a mechanism by which gut microbes control host metabolism.

Diet influences the sensitivity of gut microbes to antibiotics, mouse study finds

Diet could be an important determinant of antibiotic-induced disruption of the gut microbiota, a study published in Cell Metabolism claims.

The effects of the microbiota on lung health and disease

A team of scientists of the Monash University in Melbourne reviewed the role of the lung and gut microbiota in respiratory health and disease.

Acne may be caused by a lapse in the skin-microbiota dialogue

Researchers at the University of Debrecen proposed that acne is caused by a transient inflammatory interaction of teenager facial skin with its microbiota.

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