Breastfeeding may reduce the number of harmful viruses in the infant gut

A new study shows that breast milk can be protective against viral infections by reducing the accumulation of potentially harmful human viruses.

Why the recent Rebiotix trial result is a bigger deal many seem to think…

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.

Vaginal microbes may help to identify women at risk for cervical cancer

Researchers have identified potential microbial markers that could identify women with HPV infection at risk for progression to cervical cancer.

Malnutrition prevents immune molecules from recognizing beneficial gut bacteria

A study, published in Cell Host & Microbe, suggests why undernourished people may be more susceptible to intestinal infections than healthy individuals.

LNC targets human trials this year as it steps up licencing and expands research

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.

Unlocking the Microbiome: The CosmoID approach

CosmosID detects and identifies microorganisms of all kinds using next-generation sequencing. We discussed CosmosID's approach with Arne Materna, the company's VP Product.

Gut microbes could protect against liver damage

A study published in Cell Metabolism shows that the gut microbiota can act at a distance to protect against liver damage.

Newly identified microbiota-derived molecules could inhibit brain function

Researchers have identified new bacterial molecules that are able to travel to the brain and inhibit brain cell function.

Chr. Hansen sets sights on ‘high-growth’ women’s health market with HSO acquisition

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.

Fewer antibiotics linked to reduced childhood asthma

A new study (The Lancet Respiratory Medicine) suggests that the decrease in the incidence of childhood asthma is a consequence of reduced antibiotic use.

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