Scientific research

Engineered microbiota may be used for drug delivery

The findings of a recent study suggest that engineered native gut bacteria could be employed to help treat certain diseases such as diabetes.

Gut microbes may regulate host physiology by metabolizing vitamin A

The results of a new research done in mice suggest that gut bacteria can regulate host physiology by metabolizing vitamin A.

Could “rejuvenating” the microbiota bring health benefits?

Researchers at Harvard Medical School propose to “rejuvenate” a person’s microbiota by collecting stool samples for future treatment of diseases that could be managed with fecal microbial transplantation (FMT).

Some viruses alter the skin microbiota of their host to attract mosquitoes

The findings of a recent study suggest that dengue and Zika viruses are able to change their host’s odor by altering the skin microbiota.

Structures of microbial enzymes hint at how these proteins recognize their targets

New research offers insights into how human gut bacteria recognize sulfated glycans. The findings could help to develop interventions for diseases where sulfated glycan metabolism is altered.

Towards a more ethical microbiome research

A human rights activist and a group of anthropologists and human biologists provide suggestions for more inclusive and ethical research practices in microbiome research.

How a diverse gut microbiota improves stem cell transplant outcomes

A new study (Science Translational Medicine) suggests a link between microbiota, microbial metabolites and the maintenance of specific immune cells.

Gut microbiota may modulate liver metabolism

Researchers have found that the gut microbiota could contribute to liver function through the transfer of bacterial sphingolipids to the host’s liver.

CRESCENDO: Call for recruitment of 10 PhDs in the Microbiome field

A Transdisciplinary Doctoral Programme managed by the University of Naples Federico II through its Task Force on Microbiome Studies.

A person’s genetics can shape gut microbiota functions

New research provides new insights into host-microbiota genetic interactions, shedding light on the role of human genetics on gut microbes.

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