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How beneficial gut microbes talk to intestinal cells

According to a study published in Science, some microbiota bacteria prevent immune activation by communicating with intestinal cells.

Lung-dwelling bacteria could promote cancer growth

Lung bacteria can cause inflammation associated with lung cancer by activating the host’s immune system, researchers reported in the journal Cell.

Antibiotic perturbation of the gut microbiota influences bone development

Antibiotics can alter the development of the skeleton by disrupting the gut microbiota and, consequently, affecting the immune system.

Gut microbes differ among ethnicities

The gut microbiota differs between ethnic groups, a study led by Andrew Brooks at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and published in PLOS Biology claims.

Huge trove of unknown bacteria found in the gut

Thanks to advanced computational tools, scientists have identified nearly 2,000 new species of gut bacteria. A step towards understanding the microbiota.

More evidence that gut bacteria may have impact on mental health

Some gut bacteria might influence mood and prevent depression, according to a new study published in Nature Biotechnology.

Breast pumps could change the milk microbiota, study says

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.

More than 150,000 genomes added to the catalogue of bacteria in the human body

An Italian study published in Cell has identified over 5,000 new species of bacteria and archaea belonging to the human microbiota.

Drugs’ side effects: study reveals the role of intestinal microbiota

Drug assumption activates metabolic reactions both in the host and its gut microbiota. A study quantified the bacterial impact.

Babies’ nose bacteria are linked to the duration of respiratory infections

A Swiss study suggests that some specific nose bacteria are related to the duration of colds and cough in children.

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