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Dermatology
Researchers at the University of Debrecen proposed that acne is caused by a transient inflammatory interaction of teenager facial skin with its microbiota.
Gastroenterology
Interesting results on the effectiveness of FMT in IBS and on the effects of diet and drugs on the gut microbiota composition and functionality were presented at the UEG 2019…
Immunology
Disrupting the gut microbiota with antibiotics could affect the immune response to flu vaccination, according to a new study published in Cell.
Endocrinology
Researchers developed a rapid method to investigate how diet, drugs and the microbiota interact to influence host health.
Gastroenterology, Neuroscience
John Cryan at the UCC Ireland and his colleagues reviewed the current knowledge of the influence that gut bacteria have on brain and behavior.
Dermatology
The skin microbiota could help to identify who’s more at risk of developing childhood eczema through a "skin health indicator", researchers have found.
Gynecology
The vaginal microbiota can reduce a woman’s susceptibility to Chlamydia infections. A new study could lead to new strategies against STIs.
Scientific research
Scientists have discovered thousands of small proteins, which had not been identified previously. The findings, published in Cell, could help drug development.
Endocrinology
Obesity, dietary supplements and key medications such as antidiabetics are associated with changes in gut microbiota composition, a recent study claims.
Endocrinology
A study published in the journal Science identified a specific class of gut bacteria that prevents mice from becoming obese.