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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.

Nanoparticles in food may affect gut microbiome

This study highlights the potential risks associated with the use of nanoparticles in food production and processing.

Gianluca Ianiro: ‘Here’s why engraftment is a key determinant of success in FMT’

Gianluca Ianiro, from Gemelli Hospital in Rome, discusses the key determinants of success of FMT in the treatment of C. Difficile infections and other conditions.

Microbiota-derived enzyme may help manage type 2 diabetes

The findings suggest that Dau-d4 can supplement current DPP4 treatment approaches for type 2 diabetes.

Study reveals the gut microbiota’s ties to arthritis

The findings of a recent study may help identify targets for the prevention or treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.

Case report: butyric acid, bifidobacterium and fructooligosaccharides in a young patient with Rhoemheld syndrome

Vegim Zhaku, from Tetovo University Faculty of Medicine, Macedonia, discussed the case of a male patient with palpitations, shortness of breath, epigastric discomfort and flatulence.

Microbial consortia may help fight intestinal infections

The findings of a recent study suggest that microbial consortia such as MET-2 may be effective strategies to keep intestinal pathogens and antibiotic-resistant organisms at bay.

Gut microbes may trigger life-threatening reaction to stem cell transplants

The findings of a recent study uncover how gut microbes may contribute to trigger GVHD, suggesting potential targets for therapies.

FMT donors: the importance of gut metabolite screening

Sara Deleu, researcher at KU Leuven, talks about the role of gut metabolite, as Butyric acid and other compounds, during the fecal microbiota transplantation.

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