Giorgia Guglielmi

Bifidobacterium bifidum promotes immune tolerance in the gut

A group of cell-wall sugar molecules stimulate the production of pTreg cells, which reduce inflammation and prevent autoimmunity.

The metabolic environment of the gut regulates susceptibility to C. difficile infection

A gut dysbiosis leads to an increase in proline, which gives C. difficile a competitive advantage and favors the development of the infection.

Plant-derived RNAs can shape the gut microbiota

Exosome-like nanoparticles derived from plants contain RNAs that regulate gut microbiota composition and impact on the gut barrier function.

Gut microbiota: new perspectives to beat pancreatic cancer

The microbiota of a cancerous pancreas is different and larger than that of a non-cancerous pancreas, according to a study published in Cancer Discovery.

Moving to the US changes the immigrants’ gut microbiota

Migrating to a western country alters the intestinal microbiome and provides a key to understanding metabolic diseases such as obesity.

Salmonella and Candida infections change the gut microbiota structure and function

The gut microbiota composition and function changes rapidly in response to pathogens such as Salmonella and Candida, a new study has found.

Early-life gut microbiota develops in three stages

According to a study published on Nature, the intestinal microbiota of infants make-up changes over time in 3 phases: 3-14 months, 15-30 months and 31-46 months.

More clues link gut bacteria with multiple sclerosis

GDP-L-fucose synthase, a protein produced by bacteria often found in the gut of people with MS, triggers an autoimmune response from T-cells in MS patients.

Preterm birth: a Canadian study investigates the role of the vaginal microbiota

The vaginal microbiota of women who delivered prematurely has increased richness and diversity and a higher prevalence of Mollicutes bacteria.

Food allergies and intolerances: gut microbes could offer new treatment perspectives

The recent increase of food allergies and intolerances is likely linked to the gut microbiota. A. Caminero et al tried to give an explaination.

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