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How vaginal microbes are linked to pregnancy complications

The findings of a recent study suggest that in bacterial vaginosis, certain vaginal microbes disrupt the protective glycans on vaginal epithelial cells, altering processes that mediate cell turnover, death and…

Innovative Frontiers: AI-Driven Approaches to Microbiological Analysis

An open discussion about the future of microbiological analysis through AI integration with Franco Pirovano (Micro srl) and Federico Pirovano (Dynius).

Engineering Live biotherapeutics to treat complex respiratory diseases

Maria Lluch Senar, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Pulmobiotics SL, discusses the research on engineering Live Biotherapeutics in order to expose antigens or deliver therapeutic agents to treat complex…

Study reveals the trajectory of phages in the infant gut ecosystem

The findings of a recent study suggest that different factors, including maternal seeding and phage persistence in the gut, contribute to the colonization of the gut by phages.

Gut microbes influence cognitive performance in baby mice

The findings of a recent study show that specific gut microbes and their metabolites affect cognition and memory when transplanted into germ-free mice.

The role of gut microbiota and mycobiota in pre-eclampsia

Shahram Lavasani, Founder & CEO at ImmuneBiotech AB, discusses the recent data about gut microbiota and Pre-eclampsia.

The cloudy link between gut microbes and obesity

Although a causative relationship between obesity and gut microbes remains unclear, microbiota-based treatments may help to combat obesity.

Study characterizes the microbiota of milk from mothers with preterm infants

The findings of a recent study shed light on the microbiota of the main nutrition types that preterm infants receive and may inform future studies on the influence of different…

IBS DAYS 2024 in Bologna with experts from all over the world 

Giovanni Barbara, congress chair, explain why it is important to be part of IBS Days 2024.

How gut bacteria can help relieve constipation

A recent study indicates that the abfA cluster might be used as therapeutic target for constipation in humans.

In Crohn’s disease model, a fiber-free diet inhibits colitis by regulating gut bacteria

The findings of a recent study may inform new approaches to treat Crohn’s disease by targeting disease-causing microbes in the gut.

Gut fungi may be linked to inflammation in severe COVID

The findings of a recent study suggest that mycobiota changes during a SARS-CoV-2 infection could contribute to inflammation associated with severe COVID.

‘Hidden’ bacteria could explain recurrent urinary tract infections

The findings of a recent study indicate that effective treatments for recurrent UTIs may require the ability to penetrate human tissues.

Don’t miss the 10th International Human Microbiome Consortium (IHMC) Congress 2024

Alessio Fasano gives an overview of the IHMC Congress to be held in Rome, 22-25 June.

Unraveling disease-specific patterns: loss of microbial cross-feeding in the human gut

Focusing on restoring microbial cross-feeding interactions emerges as a promising mechanism-informed strategy to reconstruct a healthy gut ecosystem.

Immune responses to gut microbes may indicate who benefits from diabetes therapy

The findings of a recent study indicate that antibodies to gut microbes could help identify who may benefit from teplizumab.

Some gut microbes are linked to negative clinical outcomes in people with HIV

The findings of a recent study suggest that the conversion of dietary fiber or lactate to SCFAs influences comorbidity risk associated with HIV.

Fecal microbiota transplants may help fight ‘superbugs’

The findings of a recent study suggest that fecal microbiota transplants reduce colonization with multidrug-resistant organisms in people who received kidney transplants.

Antibiotics alter the gut microbiota in ways that disrupt responses to immunotherapy

The findings of a recent study suggest that antibiotics should be prescribed with caution in cancer patients who are planning to receive PD-1 inhibitors.

Lung bacteria may be associated with brain conditions after severe pneumonia

By suggesting that the bacteria detected in the brain after severe pneumonia originate from the lungs, the findings shed light onto the mechanisms of pneumonia-induced neurological conditions.

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