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How the microbiota affects drug efficacy

Researchers developed a rapid method to investigate how diet, drugs and the microbiota interact to influence host health.

A comprehensive look at the microbiota-gut-brain axis

John Cryan at the UCC Ireland and his colleagues reviewed the current knowledge of the influence that gut bacteria have on brain and behavior.

Skin bacteria could help diagnose childhood eczema

The skin microbiota could help to identify who’s more at risk of developing childhood eczema through a "skin health indicator", researchers have found.

How the vaginal microbiota protects from Chlamydia infection

The vaginal microbiota can reduce a woman’s susceptibility to Chlamydia infections. A new study could lead to new strategies against STIs.

Scientists find thousands of new small proteins produced by the human microbiota

Scientists have discovered thousands of small proteins, which had not been identified previously. The findings, published in Cell, could help drug development.

Obesity, but not diabetes, is associated with microbiota alterations

Obesity, dietary supplements and key medications such as antidiabetics are associated with changes in gut microbiota composition, a recent study claims.

Gut bacteria prevent mice from becoming obese

A study published in the journal Science identified a specific class of gut bacteria that prevents mice from becoming obese.

How many genes make up the human microbiome?

There may be more genes in the gut and oral microbiome than previously thought, a large study of the human microbiome claims.

Stool transplants extend life in mice that age prematurely

A study suggests the existence of a link between aging and the gut microbiota. The results may help design probiotic treatments for age-related conditions.

Tumor bacteria could influence survival of people with pancreatic cancer

The tumor microbiota could influence the pancreatic cancer survival, the 1st report to explore the effect of tumor bacteria on clinical outcomes claims.

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