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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.

Fact or hype? Fasano on the promise and pitfalls of the microbiome revolution

For Alessio Fasano, pediatric gastroenterologist and researcher at Harvard Medical School, the message is clear: how we feed and protect our microbiome determines the clinical outcome.

Engineered gut bacteria may help deliver therapies

Engineered bacteria can be used in gut therapies, but maintaining control over their colonization and genetic stability remains challenging.

Probiotics help counter harmful effects of high-sugar diets in mice

Probiotics protect against obesity and inflammation caused by high sugar intake, supporting their use as a preventive strategy for obesity-related diabetes.

Dietary fiber intake shapes gut microbiota activity and mucin degradation: insights from a human dietary intervention study

Mahesh Desai, group leader of the Eco-Immunology and Microbiome team at the Luxembourg Institute of Health and adjunct associate professor at the University of Southern Denmark, discusses about his research…

A mother’s oral microbes may shape her baby’s gut immunity and disease risk

Maternal oral microbiota plays a key role in influencing infant gut health and disease risk.

How exercise may change gut bacteria to help fight cancer

A recent study highlights formate as a potential target to boost cancer treatment.

Identifying the next targets in IBD: pathobionts and their clinical impact

Recent studies have identified various bacterial and fungal pathobionts in patients with CD and UC.

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