Age and genetics can influence the microbiota in women’s urinary tract

Researchers have identified the factors that influence the composition of the urinary microbiota in older women.

Breast milk transfers “good” bacteria to infants

A new study evaluates the association of multiple breast milk feeding practices with infant gut microbiota composition during a baby’s first year.

Gut microbes could help to diagnose chronic liver disease

A new study, published in Cell Metabolism, identified a microbial signature that is able to diagnose cirrhosis in people.

How gut microbes could contribute to type 2 diabetes

Researchers have found that alterations in the gut microbiota composition in prediabetic people could contribute to type 2 diabetes.

The Summer Review: M&A, licensing, and investments from July and August

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.

How gut-brain connections control intestinal function

A study published in Nature could help to determine how intestinal motility is regulated and understand systemic disorders related to the gut-brain axis.

Complexities of microbial gnotobiotic transfer between human and mice

A new study assessed that transplantation of human microbiota into mice durably reshapes the gut microbial community.

The role of gut microbes in autism

To examine the link between autism and gut microbes, researchers led by Anne Konkle at the University of Ottawa analyzed the recent scientific literature.

UCC Innovation unveils microbiome sequencing spinout SeqBiome

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.

Molecules that remodel the gut microbiota reverse narrowing of arteries in mice

Researchers have developed molecules that remodel the gut microbiota to a healthier state, reducing cholesterol levels and inhibiting atherosclerosis.

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