Gastroenterology

During puberty, the gut microbiota becomes more adult-like — but only in girls

Some gut microbes can affect the timing of puberty by regulating the levels of sex hormones in a sex-dependent manner. A new study published in Scientific Reports claims.

A mother’s gut bacteria drive intestinal inflammation in mice with autism-like traits

Autistic people who experience inflammatory problems may have been exposed to inflammation in the maternal womb. A new study published in Immunity claims.

New insights into how commonly used drugs affect the gut microbiota

The impact of medications on the gut microbiota is greater than previously thought. A new research published in Nature claims.

A probiotic bacterium could help prevent severe blood infections

Bacterial spores of the probiotic Bacillus subtilis can prevent dangerous Enterococcus bacteria from invading the blood and causing systemic infections.

From bench to clinic: Faecalibacterium prausnitzii is just around the corner

Philippe Lagella of the Instituit National de la Rcherche Agronomique - France, talks about the increasing interest in Faecalibacterium prausnitzii and its possible use.

Human gut microbe drives immune activation and colitis in mice

Specific gut bacteria may drive some autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and multiple sclerosis. A new study published in Cell Host & Microbe claims.

Study offers insights into the gut microbiota of autistic children

A new study published in the Journal of Proteomics is the first to profile the gut microbiota of autistic children, their relatives, and neurotypical children using a metaproteomic approach.

The microbiota may affect people’s response to an antidiabetic drug

Some gut and mouth bacteria produce enzymes that metabolize acarbose, a common antidiabetic drug, in ways that may reduce its therapeutic efficacy. A new study published in Nature claims.

How antibiotics damage the gut microbiota

Strategies to mitigate some of the collateral damages of antibiotic therapies are necessary. A new study published in Nature claims.

How gut microbes influence immune cells in the brain

Gut microbes seem to regulate the number and function of immune cells of central nervous system. A new study published in The EMBO Journal claims.

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