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A mother’s microbiota influences placental growth, mouse study shows

The findings of a recent study suggest that a mother’s gut microbiota influences fetal health by promoting placental growth and vascularization.

Alterations in the gut microbiota may drive binge eating, mice study suggests

The findings of a recent study suggest that the interplay between the microbiota, the gut and the brain drives binge-eating disorders.

Study reveals the microbiota of people with genetic immune deficiency

A recent study analyzed microbial colonization in people with RAG deficiency to shed light on the effects of secondary immunodeficiencies.

Linking gut microbiota diversity to survival outcomes in children’s stem cell transplants

Results from a recent study suggest a correlation between the diversity and composition of the gut microbiota prior to transplantation and both the patient's survival and the probability of developing…

Mixture of milk sugars and live bacteria may restore damaged gut microbiotas

The findings of a recent study suggest that a mixture of B. infantis and HMOs can modulate the gut microbiota in adults.

Dietary intervention may change the microbiota, alleviate fatty liver disease

The findings of a recent study suggest that resistant-starch supplements can alter the gut microbiota in ways that alleviate NAFLD.

How physical activities shape our gut microbiome

Silvia Barbaresi, molecular biologist, researcher and nutritionist at Ghent Univerity, discusses how sports and physical activity in general impact on gut microbiota composition.

Socio-economic adversities are associated with gut microbiota alterations

Microbial differences may help to identify targets that could be modulated to mitigate health inequities.

The impact of gut bacteria on micronutrient status in the host

The interplay between micronutrients and the microbiome is a significant factor in determining the risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies, which has implications for global public health.

Unraveling the gut microbiome’s role in celiac disease pathogenesis

Alessio Fasano, pediatric gastroenterologist and researcher at Harvard Medical School, discusses how celiac disease could become a model to study the link between gut microbiome and disease pathogenesis.

How sugar changes the metabolism of cavity-causing bacteria

The findings suggest that lysine lactylation contributes to metabolic regulation in bacteria and that GNAT13 may limit sucrose-driven biofilm formation.

How Akkermansia and Lactobacillus plantarum could revolutionize treatment for Lupus through immune regulation

This study demonstrated fundamental mechanisms through which A. muciniphila and L. plantarum modify the gut microbiota and control immune responses in the SLE mouse model.

The cutting-edge potential of Microbial Therapeutics in microbiome modulation

Gianluca Ianiro, from Gemelli Hospital in Rome, discusses the future of microbiota modulation, with a focus on Microbial Therapeutics.

The respiratory microbiota could contribute to determine the severity of pneumonia

The findings suggest that the interplay between the respiratory tract microbiota, the levels of bacterial pathogens and specific clinical interventions is a key factor in determining the outcome of bacterial…

The mouth microbiota may forecast the recurrence of oral cancer

The findings of a recent study suggest that the composition of the mouth microbiota can be used to predict the recurrence of oral cancer.

Probiotics and clinical practice

Francisco Guarner, from Centro Médico Teknon (Barcelona, Spain), talks about the recent update of the WGO’s Probiotics and prebiotics guidelines.

New compound offers hope for treating inflammatory bowel diseases

The findings of a recent study suggest that (S)-IBD3540 is a promising approach for treating IBD in people.

How a commensal microbe may boost the function of the skin barrier

The findings reveal an important mechanism through which commensal microbes influence skin’s health. The results may also help to inform treatments for people with skin conditions.

Alessio Fasano: ‘The future of personalized treatments and disease interception depends on microbiome research’

Alessio Fasano, pediatric gastroenterologist and researcher at Harvard Medical School, talks about the mechanistic link between gut microbiome and disease pathogenesis and the impact on the future clinical practice.

Scientists advancing next generation probiotic development with synergy and oxygen adaptation

A recent study introduces a novel technique for developing next-generation probiotics, achieved by enabling strictly anaerobic bacteria to tolerate oxygen exposure without compromising their potential beneficial properties.

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