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Gastroenterology, Nutrition
A low-calorie, low-protein diet could help reduce the inflammation associated with IBD. That’s according to a study published in Cell Reports.
Immunology
A commensal Lactobacillus strain worsens the symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus and triggers the host's immune system.
Gastroenterology
According to a study published in Science, some microbiota bacteria prevent immune activation by communicating with intestinal cells.
Oncology, Pneumology
Lung bacteria can cause inflammation associated with lung cancer by activating the host’s immune system, researchers reported in the journal Cell.
Immunology
Antibiotics can alter the development of the skeleton by disrupting the gut microbiota and, consequently, affecting the immune system.
Scientific research
The gut microbiota differs between ethnic groups, a study led by Andrew Brooks at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and published in PLOS Biology claims.
Scientific research
Thanks to advanced computational tools, scientists have identified nearly 2,000 new species of gut bacteria. A step towards understanding the microbiota.
Neuroscience
Some gut bacteria might influence mood and prevent depression, according to a new study published in Nature Biotechnology.
Pediatrics
According to a new study, the microbiota of breast milk depends on whether the milk is pumped or fed to an infant directly from the breast.
Scientific research
An Italian study published in Cell has identified over 5,000 new species of bacteria and archaea belonging to the human microbiota.