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Dermatology
Specific microbial metabolites can lead to new therapies for skin barrier disorders such as eczema and psoriasis.
Gastroenterology
A comprehensive look at the gut microbiome’s structure, functions, and strategies for sustaining its health.
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.
Gastroenterology, Neuroscience
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.
Gastroenterology, Immunology
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…
Dermatology
The skin can independently generate immune responses to control the microbiota and prevent infections, without relying on other immune centers.
Gastroenterology, Cardiology
Nicola Segata, from University of Trento, investigates the intricate links between diet, microbiome composition, and cardiometabolic outcomes.
Pediatrics, Otolaryngology
The findings suggest that the microbial communities inhabiting an infant’s nose and throat can play a role in the severity of RSV infections.
Scientific research
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…
Gastroenterology, Pediatrics
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…
Oncology
The presence of specific microbes in the gut microbiota can serve as biomarkers for predicting the efficacy of immunotherapy.
Gastroenterology
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…