Gastroenterology

Mice study links intestinal bile acids and microbial metabolites to glucose regulation

The findings show that TDCA inhibits LCA production and suggest that it may contribute to the beneficial effects of bariatric surgery on blood sugar levels.

Mitochondrial dysfunction may be linked to microbiota in inflammatory bowel diseases

The findings of a recent study may pave the way for new therapeutic strategies that target mitochondrial health to treat inflammatory conditions such as IBD.

Gut microbes may influence the risk of diabetes during pregnancy

The findings of a recent study highlight the critical role of the gut microbiota in maternal and infant health, especially in the context of GDM.

Unlocking the secrets of probiotic synergy: classic and Next-Gen interactions in the holobiont

‘We are trying to understand how Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 is able to cross-feed and cross-talk to other bacteria’ - Gianfranco Grompone, scientific director at BioGaia.

Some gut bacteria may be involved in compulsive eating

The findings may help to identify new biomarkers for food addiction and assess whether beneficial bacteria could serve as potential new treatments for compulsive eating.

How specific immune cells sense microbiota changes during gut inflammation 

The findings indicate that MAIT cells act as detectors of gut inflammation by interacting with the microbiota.

The role of gut microbes in aging

Understanding how gut microbes influence biological processes related to aging may inform interventions aimed at optimizing the microbiota to promote longevity.

Fiber-rich diet and specific gut microbes may alleviate alcohol-induced liver injury

The findings of a recent study suggest that combining dietary fiber with B. acidifaciens can be a therapeutic strategy for alcoholic liver disease.

New antibiotic kills harmful bacteria while sparing the gut microbiota

The findings of a recent study may inform the development of antibiotics that kill harmful bacteria and not beneficial ones.

Study identifies gut microbiota differences in polycystic ovary syndrome

The findings of a recent study suggest that the gut microbiota of women with PCOS and dyslipidemia differs from that of women with PCOS only and healthy women.

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