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Probiotics such as Lactobacillus can complement breast cancer therapy to improve prevention and treatment.
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) showing promise beyond C. difficile infection in conditions like IBD, IBS, and metabolic disorders.
Celine Druart, from the Pharmabiotic Research Institute, highlighted critical challenges in the microbiome field, particularly around the standardization of clinical protocols and analytical methods.
High levels of bile acids drive bacterial colonization of the gut and exacerbate gut inflammation by altering the intestinal environment.
The effects of coffee on health may be mediated by gut microbes such as L. asaccharolyticus and their metabolites.
Nigel Titford, CEO at Biogaia Pharma, discusses the strategic considerations and challenges involved in working across both the dietary supplement and pharmaceutical sectors.
Mice born to mothers exposed to Akkermansia muciniphila during pregnancy showed improvements in stem cell activity.
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.
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 independently generate immune responses to control the microbiota and prevent infections, without relying on other immune centers.
Nicola Segata, from University of Trento, investigates the intricate links between diet, microbiome composition, and cardiometabolic outcomes.
The findings suggest that the microbial communities inhabiting an infant’s nose and throat can play a role in the severity of RSV infections.
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…
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…
The presence of specific microbes in the gut microbiota can serve as biomarkers for predicting the efficacy of immunotherapy.
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…
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.
Targeting L-kynurenine metabolism could be a therapeutic strategy for managing Crohn’s disease.
The findings suggest that the composition of the gut microbiota in early life is not a key factor in obesity risk.
New research has now uncovered differences in the gut microbiota composition between people with the condition and those without.
