Immunology
A commensal Lactobacillus strain worsens the symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus and triggers the host's immune system.
Gastroenterology
According to a study published in Science, some microbiota bacteria prevent immune activation by communicating with intestinal cells.
Industry, Video
Probiotics: 2019 will be crucial for scientific and regulatory aspects with help coming also from Venture Capital. Denise Kelly from Seventure talks about it.
Oncology, Pneumology
Lung bacteria can cause inflammation associated with lung cancer by activating the host’s immune system, researchers reported in the journal Cell.
Immunology
Antibiotics can alter the development of the skeleton by disrupting the gut microbiota and, consequently, affecting the immune system.
Industry, Video
The development of probiotics presents major regulatory challenges. We discussed it this Clara Desvignes from Voisin Consulting Life Sciences.
Scientific research
The gut microbiota differs between ethnic groups, a study led by Andrew Brooks at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and published in PLOS Biology claims.
Scientific research
Thanks to advanced computational tools, scientists have identified nearly 2,000 new species of gut bacteria. A step towards understanding the microbiota.
Neuroscience
Some gut bacteria might influence mood and prevent depression, according to a new study published in Nature Biotechnology.
Gastroenterology, Gynecology
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.