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Maternal microbes may trigger preterm birth by altering pregnancy hormones

Gut microbes can interact with genetics and hormone metabolism to influence pregnancy outcomes.

Standardizing evidence on probiotics in acute gastroenteritis: why guidelines diverge and clinicians are confused

Yvan Vandenplas, Head of the Pediatric Hospital at the University Hospital Brussels, uses the example of probiotics in acute gastroenteritis to highlight how heterogeneous methodologies in evidence synthesis can lead…

Gut-brain connection may be a predictor of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s risk

Combining data about gut-brain–related disorders with genetic and other information provides a powerful approach for predicting Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

New study shows how specific gut bacteria evolve and adapt across animal species

The findings of a news study reveal how Bifidobacterium evolve and adapt to different hosts, paving the way for targeted therapies such as customized probiotics and diet-based interventions.

Bio-inspired capsule offers a non-invasive way to sample hidden microbes in the gut

CORAL can sample the microbes residing in upper gut in a non-invasive and reliable way, offering a tool for studying the diversity of the microbiota.

Tumor-dwelling bacteria boost effectiveness of cancer therapy in mice

Three promising bacteria were linked to better treatment responses in melanoma patients.

Gut microbes help keep immune cells anchored in the intestine

Targeting the microbiota could be a new way to strengthen gut immunity and develop treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease.

Breast milk antibodies train newborn gut immunity, mice study shows

Antibodies in breast milk “teach” a newborn’s gut immune system to respond appropriately to microbes and maintain intestinal balance without causing unnecessary inflammation.

Microbiota, immunity, and the environment: towards an integrated One Health approach

At the 13th Probiotics, Prebiotics and New Foods Congress, Silvia Turroni (University of Bologna) shares insights from the session “The Microbiome and One Health,” which explored how the microbiota bridges…

Gut bacteria studied at subspecies level reveal links to colorectal cancer

Profiling the human gut microbiota at the subspecies level, rather than at the species- or strain-level, provides more reproducible insights into how specific bacteria influence health and disease.

Gut bacteria cooperate to convert dietary compound into energy, boosting microbial health

Gut bacteria cooperate to convert the dietary antioxidant ergothioneine into a compound that supports energy production. 

Microbiome modulation in menopause: a clinical guide for gynecologists

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Microbiota and women’s health: emerging evidence and personalized perspectives

During the 2025 Probiotics, Prebiotics & New Food congress, it was presented the English edition of "Microbioma al femminile", a book dedicated to the intricate relationship between the microbiota and…

Mice study reveals how drug-resistant bacteria take hold in the gut

The findings of a recent study reveal a key strategy used by A. baumannii to colonize the gut and persist in it, highlighting a potential target for preventing its spread…

Gut microbes may be linked to increased blood clotting and heart disease risk

Targeting specific gut bacteria and their metabolites could offer new ways to prevent or treat cardiovascular disease linked to diet and gut health.

Innovating with probiotics: the case of Limosilactobacillus reuteri and the Black Queen hypothesis in strain discovery

Gianfranco Grompone, scientific director at BioGaia, explored innovative strategies for developing next-generation probiotics, with a focus on Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938. 

Shaping the food of the future at Danone: microbiome insights, precision fermentation, and the 3P innovation path

Emmanuel Perrin, Advanced Technology Ingredients Senior Director Danone, explores Danone’s vision for harnessing the microbiome to guide the next generation of nutrition solutions.

Healthy immune cells may protect the gut barrier, prevent age-related inflammation 

Maintaining healthy T cells is key to preserving gut health and preventing chronic inflammation that drives aging-related diseases.

How gut microbiota and genetic factors may drive inflammatory bowel disease

By revealing that OTUD3 limits microbiota-driven STING activation, the findings of a new study offer insights into the disease mechanisms of ulcerative colitis and may pave the way to new…

Advancing gut microbiology and nutrition science at Danone: from artificial gut models to data-driven innovation

Jan Knol, Senior Director Research & Innovation at Danone Nutricia Research, discusses about the present and the future of microbiome research.

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