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Pregnancy-induced changes to the gut microbiota may exacerbate inflammation

The findings of a new study reveal a microbe-immune axis that is disrupted in pregnant animals, suggesting potential therapeutic approaches for pregnancy-associated sepsis.

The gut microbiota: a key player in obesity and weight management

Specific gut bacteria and/or metabolites could be responsible for the differential responses to weight management.

Maternal immune cells influence a newborn’s lung immunity through the microbiota

The findings of a new study suggest that a newborn’s lung immunity is influenced by the interplay between maternal γδ T cells, the gut microbiota and microbial-derived SCFAs.

Nanoparticles in food may affect gut microbiome

The results of the study showed that exposure to metal oxide nanoparticles led to changes in the microbial populations

The maturation of gut fungal communities is associated with a baby’s body mass index

The findings of a new study suggest that mycobiome maturation and infant growth trajectories are linked.

Microbiota signature linked to chronic fatigue syndrome

The findings of two recent studies published in Cell Host & Microbe may help to develop new diagnostic tools and better animal models of ME/CFS.

New analysis refutes the existence of a fetal microbiota

The findings of a new study support the ‘sterile womb’ hypothesis and may help scientists avoid pitfalls of contamination in the analysis of samples where microbes are expected to be…

How some gut microbes can promote obesity

The findings of a new study indicate that gut commensals may contribute to obesity through the overproduction of microbe-derived lipids.

Microbial signature may help identify women at risk for gestational diabetes

The findings of a new study suggest that biomarkers such as the gut microbiota composition may help develop diagnostics and therapeutic approaches for gestational diabetes.

How some gut bacteria avoid immune surveillance

The immune system tolerates flagellins of commensal bacteria while mounting an immune response against flagellins produced by pathogens.

Microbiome research: an interview with Chat GPT

We ask ChatGPT some of the most pressing questions about the microbiome research.

Gut bacteria influence neurodegeneration in mice

The findings may inform strategies to modulate the gut microbiota as a way to prevent or treat neurodegeneration.

A Fusobacterium nucleatum vaccine to help protect against colorectal cancer?

Vaccines against F. nucleatum and other onco-microbes may help prevent diseases such as colorectal cancer.

Iron availability can influence microbial communities in the gut

The findings of a recent study suggest that the availability of iron can reshape the composition of the gut microbiota in irreversible ways.

The microbiota may promote sensory neuron regeneration

The findings of a recent study suggest that the microbiota can promote neuronal repair after tissue damage.

Some gut microbes may reverse diet-mediated protection against type 1 diabetes

The findings of a recent study may inform dietary interventions to help protect people against type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases.

Study characterizes alterations of the gut microbiota in Crohn’s disease

The findings of a recent study advance our understanding of bacterial dysbiosis in Crohn’s disease and may inform new therapeutic strategies.

Specific gut bacteria reduce ovarian cancer progression in mice

The findings of a recent study tie the gut microbiota to immune surveillance of ovarian cancer and may inform new treatment approaches.

A mother’s gut microbes share genes with bacteria in the infant gut

A mother’s microbiota may shape the infant gut microbiota through horizontal gene transfer, in addition to the classical transmission of maternal bacteria to the infant’s gut.

Gut microbes may regulate motivation to exercise

The findings of a recent study suggest that signals derived from the gut can boost the motivation to exercise.

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