Vaginal microbes could play a key role in the success of in-vitro fertilization

Researchers have found that alterations of the vaginal microbiota are associated with the success of in-vitro fertilization.

Oral microbiome could play a role in head and neck cancer

We discussed the role of the microbiome in HPV-positive head and neck cancer patients with Marc Oliva Bernal (Institut Català d’Oncologia, Spain).

Experts slam AGA and 60 Minutes claims that probiotics are ‘unregulated’ and ‘ineffective’

A new study helps to explain how nerve cells sense the microbes in the gut and how they coordinate their function with other tissues in the digestive tract.

Gut microbes could improve symptoms of neurodegenerative disorder

In mice with a genetic mutation linked to ALS, altering the gut microbiota could prevent or improve disease symptoms, a study published in Nature has found.

The June Review: The M&A, licensing, and investments from last month

A new study helps to explain how nerve cells sense the microbes in the gut and how they coordinate their function with other tissues in the digestive tract.

Mouse microbiota more powerfully activates the murine immune system compared to human microbiota

A study published in Nature revealed that immune-regulating bacteria are lost when transplanting microbiota from humans to laboratory mice and that the established human microbiota results in a weak stimulation…

The Gut Microbiota: An Emerging Player in Breast Cancer

Does the microbiota contribute to breast cancer development? We asked this question to Sridhar Mani, from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York (USA).

Ketogenic diets could alter the gut microbiota, reduce inflammation

A new study, published in Cell, suggests that ketogenic diets could be used as a therapy for autoimmune disorders of the gut.

Fermented foods could be a source of health-promoting bacteria

Fermented foods such as yoghurt and cheese could be a source of health-promoting bacteria, according to a new study.

Catalog of tumor microbiotas finds bacteria living inside many cancer cells

Researchers have created a catalog of the bacteria associated with all the cancer types. The findings could help to enhance the actions of anticancer drugs.

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