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Gut microbes may shape overlooked molecules linked to immunity and brain function

N-acyl lipids are important, overlooked molecules shaped by diet and gut microbes.

Fiber may boost efficacy of fecal microbiota transplants for ulcerative colitis

Fiber can influence how well bacteria from a fecal microbiota transplant successfully settle and grow in a person’s gut.

How gut bacteria influence chemotherapy success and side effects

Targeting the gut microbiota could help predict, prevent or reduce chemotherapy-related toxicity.

Previewing the PPPP congress: Prof. Francavilla on gut microbiota and gluten-related disorders in children

Professor Ruggiero Francavilla, pediatric gastroenterologist at the Polyclinic of Bari (Italy), offers a preview of his upcoming talk at the 10th International Congress of Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics in Pediatrics.

Mismatch in fecal transplants could disrupt gut balance and metabolism

Region-specific microbial transplants may be safer and more effective than standard fecal microbiota transplants.

How gut bacteria and diet can weaken cancer treatments

Plant compounds and gut microbiota activity influence how cancer drugs work and should be considered in treatment.

Looking ahead to the PPPP international congress: Berni Canani on microbiome-modulating strategies for allergy prevention

Professor Roberto Berni Canani, pediatrician at the University of Naples Federico II, previews the key topics he will present at the 10th International Congress of Probiotics, Prebiotics and Postbiotics in…

Tracking mouth bacteria may predict childhood cavities before they start

Tracking the oral microbiota can help identify ECC risk early and inform prevention strategies in children, even before visible signs of decay.

Targeting gut bacteria with acetate offers new hope for treating obesity

AceCel is a promising way to help manage obesity by targeting gut bacteria and metabolism together.

The gut-brain axis and the role of the intestinal barrier

The science behind gut-brain communication and the role of intestinal integrity.

A Day in 2045: Paying Your Rent with Microbial Credits

What if in 2045 you could pay rent with microbes? Discover a future where microbial credits become the new currency.

PPPP international congress on pediatric microbiome: exploring new frontiers with probiotics and AI

Professor Flavia Indrio, President of the 10th International Congress on Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics in Pediatrics, previews the key topics for the upcoming 2026 event in Lecce, April 16-18.

‘Trojan horse’ nanoparticles target cancer and bacteria to boost cancer therapy

Nanoparticle-based approaches are a promising strategy for treating colorectal cancer.

The gut microbiota impacts female infertility

Women with lower DI-GM scores showed a higher risk of infertility, highlighting the potential importance of gut microbiota diversity as a factor in female reproductive health.

A gut fungus may help protect against advanced liver disease

Fungal metabolites such as FF-C1 may offer a new therapeutic approach for treating MAFLD and related conditions.

Study reveals how skin bacteria establish and persist over time

Certain barriers on the skin prevent easy colonization of new strains and specific life stages, such as adolescence, may be crucial for successful probiotic interventions.

World Microbiome Day: celebrating the invisible allies transforming health, business, and the planet

With the theme “Microbiome 101: What You Need to Know”, this year's WMD makes a bold and timely move: bringing microbiome science back to basics, and straight into the hands…

Tiny differences in gut bacteria may influence health and disease

Even small differences between strains of gut bacteria—often within the same species—can sway how these microbes interact with the human body and influence disease outcomes.

Neonatal fungi promote metabolic health

A microbiota-mediated macrophage-dependent mechanism may be used to reduce diabetes incidence in vivo. 

Genetic variant linked to colorectal cancer may boost tumor-associated bacteria

Genetic factors can influence tumor-associated microbes, offering insights into colorectal cancer progression and potential therapeutic targets.

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