Huge trove of unknown bacteria found in the gut

Thanks to advanced computational tools, scientists have identified nearly 2,000 new species of gut bacteria. A step towards understanding the microbiota.

More evidence that gut bacteria may have impact on mental health

Some gut bacteria might influence mood and prevent depression, according to a new study published in Nature Biotechnology.

A microbiome approach to address NAFLD and intrahepatic cholestasis in pregnancy

MetaboGen is active in the field of live biotherapeutic products and on the study of liver diseases. We discussed their approach with Sara Malcus, CEO of the company.

Breast pumps could change the milk microbiota, study says

According to a new study, the microbiota of breast milk depends on whether the milk is pumped or fed to an infant directly from the breast.

More than 150,000 genomes added to the catalogue of bacteria in the human body

An Italian study published in Cell has identified over 5,000 new species of bacteria and archaea belonging to the human microbiota.

Ross Youngs: ‘We investigate the aquatic microbiome to obtain metabolites and postbiotics’

New technologies such as the analysis of the "aquatic microbiota" allow to dig deeply into the microbiome chemistry. We discuss this approach with Ross Youngs, CEO of Biosortia.

Drugs’ side effects: study reveals the role of intestinal microbiota

Drug assumption activates metabolic reactions both in the host and its gut microbiota. A study quantified the bacterial impact.

Lars Engstrand: ‘We study the vaginal microbiome to prevent diseases’

Prof. Lars Engstrand from the Karolinska Institutet, in Stockholm, Sweden, explains how studying the vaginal microbiota could impact on reproductive medicine.

Babies’ nose bacteria are linked to the duration of respiratory infections

A Swiss study suggests that some specific nose bacteria are related to the duration of colds and cough in children.

How vitamin A and gut microbiota regulate the intestinal immune system

The gut microbiota reduces the production of retinoic acid, a metabolite of vitamin A, to regulate immune activity and prevent pathogens.

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