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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.

New virus-like agents identified in human gut and oral microbiotas

Researchers have identified a new class of virus-like agents known as "obelisks" in oral and stool samples from hundred of people.

The double-edged sword of dietary fiber: tailoring fiber intake for gut health in autoimmune conditions

Heather Armstrong, from University of Manitoba and University of Alberta (Canada), explores the intricate role of dietary fibers in maintaining gut health, focusing on the microbiome’s ability to process these…

Tumor microbiome, immunity, and prognosis: a comprehensive atlas

This article presents “The Cancer Microbiota Database," an interactive and customizable tool to investigate 33 types of cancers.

Specific gut metabolites may help diagnose endometriosis

The findings suggest that 4-hydroxyindole could be a promising biomarker for diagnosing endometriosis.

Personalized nutrition in a changing world: addressing global health challenges with lifestyle medicine and omics

Hellas Cena, from University of Pavia (Italy), emphasizes the growing importance of nutrition in addressing current global health challenges.

Core gut microbiota signature may serve as health indicator

The study identified a core microbiota signature that may serve as a health indicator and a therapeutic target.

Understanding the gut microbiota in athletes

Standardizing microbiome analysis improves the quality and reliability of data, helping researchers to explore the gut microbiota’s impact on athletes and its relationship with health and performance.

Microbial signatures for food traceability: ensuring quality and safety from fermented wines to novel insect-based foods

The interview with Antonia Bruno, from Bicocca University of Milan (Italy), highlights research focused on using microbial signatures to enhance food traceability, ensuring both safety and quality. 

Microbiota linked to susceptibility to necrotizing enterocolitis in preemies

The results also indicate that the hospital environment influences the gut bacteria of preterm infants, highligting the importance of managing antibiotics and medications to support a healthy gut development.

Microbiome’s implications in recurrent pregnancy loss

A systematic review recently published in the Journal of Reproductive Immunology provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging role of the microbiome in recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL).

Dietary fiber, bloutia, and mucus function: uncovering potential for Next-Generation Probiotics

The interview with Björn O. Schröder from Umeå University explores groundbreaking research on the gut mucus layer, which shields intestinal tissues from bacterial invasion and inflammation.

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