Gastroenterology

How gut bacteria may impact a woman’s health

The findings of a recent study suggest that gut bacteria transform steroids into hormones that may impact a woman’s health, especially during pregnancy.

A father’s gut microbes affect the next generation’s health and lifespan

The work, published in Nature, found a link between the gut, its microbiota and reproductive cells in mice.

A high-fat diet promotes breast cancer by altering gut microbial metabolism

The findings of a recent study suggest that Desulfovibrio can drive cancer progression, paving the way for therapeutic approached that targeting the gut microbiota.

How do worms and gut microbes interact during early life?

The authors advocate for further research on worm-microbiota interactions, suggesting that new animal models could help inform strategies for improving health during early life.

Infant gut microbiota has its own circadian rhythm

The findings of a recent study suggest that the infant gut microbiota begins to develop circadian rhythms soon after birth, with diet having minimal influence on these microbial patterns.

Gut microbes may contribute to autoimmune kidney disease

The findings of a recent study reveal how gut bacteria modify immune molecules in ways that lead to the development of IgA nephropathy.

Industrial societies may be losing gut microbes that help digest plants

The findings of a recent study suggest that Ruminococcus bacteria were more prevalent in ancient human populations and non-industrialized societies, likely due to the high dietary fiber intake.

Gut microbiota may shape a newborn’s immune system through serotonin production

The findings of a recent study suggest that the infant microbiota produces neurotransmitters that are required for the development of the immune system.

The interplay of diet and the microbiota may influence gut inflammation

The results of a recent study suggest that certain dietary changes can counteract bacterial functions that promote disease. The findings thus underscore the importance of examining microbial functions to understand…

Microbial signature linked to improved response to immunotherapy in older people

The findings of a recent study highlight the importance of considering age-related immune changes and gut microbiota composition for developing personalized immunotherapy approaches.

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