Gastroenterology

COVID-19 may disrupt gut microbiota to increase risk for other infections

Microbiota alterations in COVID-19 patients appeared to be associated with secondary infections of the blood by gut bacteria: four cases of positive blood cultures of Staphylococcus species were identified.

DNA-damaging microbial metabolites found in people with inflammatory bowel disease

The findings of a recent study suggest that DNA damage-inducing microbial metabolites such as indolimines play a role in the development of colorectal cancer.

Some gut bacteria may trigger autoimmunity in rheumatoid arthritis

The findings of a recent study suggest that a specific strain of Subdoligranulum can drive the production of autoantibodies in rheumatoid arthritis.

Nicotine-degrading microbes may protect against smoking-related liver disease

Scientists identified a bacterium, Bacteroides xylanisolvens, that reduced gut nicotine concentrations in mice exposed to nicotine as well as the severity of NAFLD.

Some gut bacteria can curb atherosclerosis in mice

A recent study provides evidence for the beneficial effects of GMD and the gut commensal bacterium P. merdae against obesity-related atherosclerosis.

Microbiota-derived ethanol may contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

The findings of a new research suggest that, in some people, microbial ethanol can contribute to the development of NAFLD.

Tumor-microbiota interactions may help to identify new treatments for pancreatic cancer

The findings of a new research may help to develop improved diagnostic or treatment approaches for pancreatic cancer.

L. rhamnosus GG increases Bifidobacteria and reduces inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis, study says

A supplement of LGG would seem to favour the proliferation of Bifidobacterium and the improvement of clinical and immunological response to childhood cystic fibrosis.

How microbiotas interact after fecal transplantation

Researchers found that the microbiota of the recipient, rather than that of the donor, determines the microbial mix resulting from a fecal transplant.

Engraftment levels may determine success of microbiota transplant

The findings of a new research could help to optimize fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) protocols and identify the most suitable donors for transplantation.

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