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Infant gut microbiota has its own circadian rhythm

The findings of a recent study suggest that the infant gut microbiota begins to develop circadian rhythms soon after birth, with diet having minimal influence on these microbial patterns.

Gut microbes may contribute to autoimmune kidney disease

The findings of a recent study reveal how gut bacteria modify immune molecules in ways that lead to the development of IgA nephropathy.

Industrial societies may be losing gut microbes that help digest plants

The findings of a recent study suggest that Ruminococcus bacteria were more prevalent in ancient human populations and non-industrialized societies, likely due to the high dietary fiber intake.

Gut microbiota may shape a newborn’s immune system through serotonin production

The findings of a recent study suggest that the infant microbiota produces neurotransmitters that are required for the development of the immune system.

The interplay of diet and the microbiota may influence gut inflammation

The results of a recent study suggest that certain dietary changes can counteract bacterial functions that promote disease. The findings thus underscore the importance of examining microbial functions to understand…

Microbial signature linked to improved response to immunotherapy in older people

The findings of a recent study highlight the importance of considering age-related immune changes and gut microbiota composition for developing personalized immunotherapy approaches.

Microbial metabolites promote colon cancer by suppressing anti-tumor responses

A recent study demonstrated causation between microbial DCA metabolism and anti-tumor CD8+ T cell response in colorectal cancer.

Cholesterol-metabolizing gut microbes may protect against heart disease

The findings of a recent study shed light on how the microbiota impacts cholesterol levels. They may also inform microbial-based interventions against high cholesterol.

How some gut microbes improve responses to cancer immunotherapy

The findings of a recent study suggest that L. johnsonii or its metabolite IPA could be used as a microbial-based approach to improve a person’s response to immunotherapy.

Borderlands Science: How a Video Game is Advancing Microbiome Research

The intersection of gaming and science has birthed an innovative approach to scientific research and public engagement.

Leaky gut is linked to accelerated biological aging in people with HIV

The findings of a recent study suggest that specific microbial signatures are associated with accelerated biological aging.

A gut microbial metabolite may promote blood clot formation

The findings of a recent study suggest that 2MBC exacerbates the susceptibility to thrombosis and may explain why people with COVID-19 are at increased thrombotic risk.

Gut bacteria may contribute to devastating eye diseases

The findings of a recent study suggest that inherited eye diseases are caused in part by gut bacteria that travel to the retina.

The microbiotas of men who have sex with men resemble those of non-Westernized people

The findings of a recent study suggest that specific sexual activities are associated with gut microbiota alterations in men who have sex with men.

Mouth bacteria speed up pancreatic cancer growth in mice

Research done in mice shows that the mouth-dwelling bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis can travel from the mouth to the pancreas, resulting in lesions that lead to cancer.

Gut microbes may contribute to statin-associated high blood sugar levels

The findings show that statin-induced high blood sugar levels are associated with Clostridium bacteria and bile acids. The work also suggests that ursodiol may help reduce the adverse effects of…

The new frontier: polyclonal antibodies in microbiome editing

Satish Chandran, President and Chief Executive Officer at Prodigy Biotech, Inc., details the company's program aimed at treating alcoholic liver disease, spotlighting Enterococcus faecalis as the primary antagonist.

Diet switching quickly impacts the gut microbiota and immune system

Two weeks of dietary intervention are sufficient to influence host immunity, metabolism and gut microbiota composition.

Gut microbes may influence susceptibility to respiratory infections 

The results of a recent study reveal that the severity of respiratory infections depends at least in part on a complex interplay between the gut microbiota and the immune system.

The role of the microbiome in chronic lung disease

Aran Singanayagam, research group leader at Imperial College London (UK), examined how disturbances in the airway microbiome are instrumental in the development of chronic lung diseases.

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