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Newly identified microbiota-derived molecules could inhibit brain function

Researchers have identified new bacterial molecules that are able to travel to the brain and inhibit brain cell function.

Chr. Hansen sets sights on ‘high-growth’ women’s health market with HSO acquisition

A new study helps to explain how nerve cells sense the microbes in the gut and how they coordinate their function with other tissues in the digestive tract.

Fewer antibiotics linked to reduced childhood asthma

A new study (The Lancet Respiratory Medicine) suggests that the decrease in the incidence of childhood asthma is a consequence of reduced antibiotic use.

Microbiota DNA in the blood could be used to diagnose cancer

Cancer-associated microbial signatures in the blood could help to detect the disease at its early stage, a study published in Nature has found.

Lactobacillus taxonomy changes: What are the implications for your activities?

A new study helps to explain how nerve cells sense the microbes in the gut and how they coordinate their function with other tissues in the digestive tract.

Mouth microbiota composition could predict the outcome of stem cell transplants

A study published in PLOS Pathogens suggests that the oral microbiota could be used to predict the outcome of hematopoietic stem cell transplants.

Newly discovered microbiota-derived compound could drive heart disease

Researchers have identified a microbial metabolite linked to events such as heart attack and stroke. The findings could lead to new ways to diagnose, prevent, and treat heart disease.

Fecal microbiota transplant successfully treat patients with C. diff, UK’s largest survey finds

The largest study of fecal microbiota transplant in the UK shows that the procedure can successfully treat patients with C. diff infection.

Gilead signs potential $1.5 billion deal with Second Genome

A new study helps to explain how nerve cells sense the microbes in the gut and how they coordinate their function with other tissues in the digestive tract.

The microbiota clock: how gut microbes and circadian rhythms influence health

Researchers at UCC Ireland reviewed current knowledge on the microbiota-gut-brain relationship. Their work is published in Cell Metabolism.

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