Gastroenterology

A mother’s gut microbes may influence stem cells in the next generation

Mice born to mothers exposed to Akkermansia muciniphila during pregnancy showed improvements in stem cell activity.

Gut microbiota might be linked to brain development in preterm infants

A study revealed a link between gut microbiota composition and brain development in preterm infants, suggesting that specific bacteria and their metabolites can influence neurodevelopment.

Gut protozoan worsens asthma while boosting defense against infection

The findings of a recent study suggest that while T. musculis can worsen asthma, it might also help the body fight off infections, offering potential for new treatments targeting the…

Diet, microbiome, and health: decoding the influence of coffee on gut bacteria

Nicola Segata, from University of Trento, investigates the intricate links between diet, microbiome composition, and cardiometabolic outcomes.

The impact of maternal diet and food additives on offspring microbiota and long-term health

Clara Delaroque, from Institut Pasteur (France), emphasizes the critical interplay between early-life microbiota and host health, specifically how the use of common food additives impacts the susceptibility to diseases later…

“Super-donor” microbiota may restore gut health after fecal microbiota transplantation

By suggesting that the diversity and variety of microbial species play a big role in whether the transplanted microbes can successfully colonize a recipient’s gut, the findings could pave the…

Optimizing iron supplementation with prebiotics: addressing deficiency and gut health

Raphaëlle Bourdet-Sicard from Danone Nutricia Research discusses a study which investigates the use of a mixed prebiotic formulation to enhance iron  absorption while mitigating adverse effects on gut microbiota. 

Gut microbe linked to fat growth in Crohn’s disease

Targeting L-kynurenine metabolism could be a therapeutic strategy for managing Crohn’s disease.

New study challenges link between early-life gut microbiota and obesity risk

The findings suggest that the composition of the gut microbiota in early life is not a key factor in obesity risk.

The role of gut microbiota imbalance in gut-liver axis dysfunction and cancer progression

Professor Maria Rescigno explores the critical role of the gut microbiota in maintaining intestinal barrier integrity and its implications for health. 

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