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Gut microbiota might be linked to brain development in preterm infants

A study revealed a link between gut microbiota composition and brain development in preterm infants, suggesting that specific bacteria and their metabolites can influence neurodevelopment.

Gut protozoan worsens asthma while boosting defense against infection

The findings of a recent study suggest that while T. musculis can worsen asthma, it might also help the body fight off infections, offering potential for new treatments targeting the…

The skin can produce its own immune response to control the microbiota

The skin can independently generate immune responses to control the microbiota and prevent infections, without relying on other immune centers.

Diet, microbiome, and health: decoding the influence of coffee on gut bacteria

Nicola Segata, from University of Trento, investigates the intricate links between diet, microbiome composition, and cardiometabolic outcomes.

Early-life microbiota might influence the severity of respiratory infections

The findings suggest that the microbial communities inhabiting an infant’s nose and throat can play a role in the severity of RSV infections.

Ketogenic diet may help treat autoimmune diseases by altering gut bacteria

The findings suggest that bHB could be a therapeutic alternative to a ketogenic diet. The results also highlight the protective role of the gut microbiota and its metabolites in autoimmune…

The impact of maternal diet and food additives on offspring microbiota and long-term health

Clara Delaroque, from Institut Pasteur (France), emphasizes the critical interplay between early-life microbiota and host health, specifically how the use of common food additives impacts the susceptibility to diseases later…

Bacteria and other microbial signatures may predict immunotherapy success

The presence of specific microbes in the gut microbiota can serve as biomarkers for predicting the efficacy of immunotherapy.

“Super-donor” microbiota may restore gut health after fecal microbiota transplantation

By suggesting that the diversity and variety of microbial species play a big role in whether the transplanted microbes can successfully colonize a recipient’s gut, the findings could pave the…

Optimizing iron supplementation with prebiotics: addressing deficiency and gut health

Raphaëlle Bourdet-Sicard from Danone Nutricia Research discusses a study which investigates the use of a mixed prebiotic formulation to enhance iron  absorption while mitigating adverse effects on gut microbiota. 

Gut microbe linked to fat growth in Crohn’s disease

Targeting L-kynurenine metabolism could be a therapeutic strategy for managing Crohn’s disease.

New study challenges link between early-life gut microbiota and obesity risk

The findings suggest that the composition of the gut microbiota in early life is not a key factor in obesity risk.

Small study uncovers gut microbiota differences in schizophrenia

New research has now uncovered differences in the gut microbiota composition between people with the condition and those without.

The role of gut microbiota imbalance in gut-liver axis dysfunction and cancer progression

Professor Maria Rescigno explores the critical role of the gut microbiota in maintaining intestinal barrier integrity and its implications for health. 

Gut bacteria may improve response to immunotherapy in people with melanoma

Specific gut microbiota features correlate with better responses to immunotherapy in people with melanoma.

Metabolomics in alcohol dependence: uncovering biomarkers and gut-brain interactions through new technologies

Nathalie Maria Delzenne from Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium) explains how gut microbiota and systemic inflammation impact cravings and depressive symptoms in affected individuals. 

New AI model predicts gut microbial load, revealing its role in health and disease

Including microbial load in microbiota studies can help researchers better understand how gut bacteria influence diseases, leading to more accurate diagnoses and effective treatments.

Tailored dietary strategies may boost remission for Crohn’s disease

The findings highlight the importance of maintaining a healthy microbiota after EEN and suggest that personalized dietary approaches can help induce remission for children with Crohn’s disease.

Integrating microbiome data into food safety: EFSA’s approach to risk assessment in the agri-food chain

Konstantinos Paraskevopoulos (European Food Security Autority, EFSA) underscores the importance of microbiome data in assessing the safety of food and feed products across the agri-food chain.

Study links gut bacteria to Alzheimer’s, uncovering potential new targets

The findings suggest that gut microbes and LPC are potential therapeutic targets for Alzheimer's disease.

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