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Industry, Neuroscience
Arpana Church (UCLA): ‘We’re hoping to better understand the role of dietary polyphenols in slowing the development of cognitive decline and how this is all influenced by the gut microbiome’.
Pediatrics
Maternal fecal microbiota transfer in babies born by caesarean section can help to correct alterations in microbiota composition.
Scientific research
The microbiome is a key piece in the One Health puzzle given that microbes and antimicrobial resistance genes travel extensively between the different compartments, and effectively connects all healths.
Pediatrics
The findings of a recent study suggest that environmental factors are important for the development of a healthy microbiota.
Gastroenterology, Geriatrics
Understanding how gut microbes influence biological processes related to aging may inform interventions aimed at optimizing the microbiota to promote longevity.
A new method published in June 2024 represents a significant leap forward in the quality control of probiotic products.
Gastroenterology, Scientific research
The findings of a recent study suggest that combining dietary fiber with B. acidifaciens can be a therapeutic strategy for alcoholic liver disease.
Immunology, Scientific research
The findings suggest that artificial intelligence can help uncover new antibiotics, opening the way for new approaches to antibiotic discovery. The work also offers an open-access resource for antibiotic developers.
Industry
This funding aims to propel the development of bacterial products and therapies that are not only unique but immune to viruses, enhancing their therapeutic potential.
Gastroenterology, Immunology
The findings of a recent study may inform the development of antibiotics that kill harmful bacteria and not beneficial ones.