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Gastroenterology
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are long-term conditions involving gut inflammation caused by an excessive immune response. Now, a study done in mice found…
Gastroenterology
The findings of a recent study suggest a potential role of gut microbiota and microbial metabolites in the link between sugar-sweetened beverages intake and diabetes risk.
Video, Neuroscience
Emil Chuang, Chief Medical Officer at Intrinsic Medicine, explores the growing understanding of gut-brain axis disorders and the potential of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) in their treatment.
Scientific research
A new database of thousands of gut microbiota samples from across the word highlights the need for more diverse microbiota research across the globe.
Gynecology
Certain features of the vaginal microbiota, including specific bacterial communities, could indicate an increased Chlamydia infection risk.
Video
David Paez-Espino, Co-founder & CTO at Ancilia Biosciences, discusses the use of CRISPR technology to develop a new class of bacterial therapies that address critical gaps in microbiome-based treatments.
Gastroenterology, Nutrition
Researchers have developed a new approach to restore the gut microbiota by combining a high-fiber, plant-based diet with supplementation of beneficial microbes such as Limosilactobacillus reuteri.
Oncology
The microbiota plays a protective role against colorectal cancer by regulating Snhg9.
Video
Chris Ford, Senior Vice President, Translational Biology at Seres Therapeutics, discusses the development of SER-155, a cultivated bacterial consortium designed to address the unmet medical need of preventing bloodstream infections…
Gastroenterology, Scientific research
By suggesting that BA–MCYs can regulate the production of bile acids, the findings of a recent study offer insights for treating metabolic conditions such as diabetes.
Dermatology
Specific microbial metabolites can lead to new therapies for skin barrier disorders such as eczema and psoriasis.
Video
The discussion with Professor Alessio Fasano highlights the complex interplay between homeostatic, hedonic, and microbiota-driven mechanisms in regulating hunger.
Scientific research
Chemical biology offers useful methods to study microbial systems and gather molecular information about microbiomes.
Oncology
Probiotics such as Lactobacillus can complement breast cancer therapy to improve prevention and treatment.
Gastroenterology
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) showing promise beyond C. difficile infection in conditions like IBD, IBS, and metabolic disorders.
Video, Scientific research
Celine Druart, from the Pharmabiotic Research Institute, highlighted critical challenges in the microbiome field, particularly around the standardization of clinical protocols and analytical methods.
Gastroenterology
High levels of bile acids drive bacterial colonization of the gut and exacerbate gut inflammation by altering the intestinal environment.
Gastroenterology, Scientific research
The effects of coffee on health may be mediated by gut microbes such as L. asaccharolyticus and their metabolites.
Gastroenterology, Video
Nigel Titford, CEO at Biogaia Pharma, discusses the strategic considerations and challenges involved in working across both the dietary supplement and pharmaceutical sectors.
Gastroenterology, Gynecology
Mice born to mothers exposed to Akkermansia muciniphila during pregnancy showed improvements in stem cell activity.