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Probiotics may help to treat depression

The findings of a small clinical trial suggest that probiotic treatment could be used in combination with antidepressant medication to treat clinical depression.

Specific antibodies in breast milk may help to fight intestinal infections

The findings of a new research suggest that IgG in breast milk promotes immunity against intestinal pathogens and shapes the development of the gut microbiota and immune cells in early…

Microbial signature may help predict who’s more likely to develop fatty liver disease

The findings of a new research reveal the microbiota alterations during NAFLD and suggest that gut microbes can be used as an early clinical sign of the condition.

Similar gut bacteria may influence different gastrointestinal diseases

Researchers have found that some microbes involved in inflammatory conditions produced different effects based on their interaction with different host genes and through different pathways.

Towards a more ethical microbiome research

A human rights activist and a group of anthropologists and human biologists provide suggestions for more inclusive and ethical research practices in microbiome research.

How gut microbes may influence cognitive decline

Researchers have found that a metabolite released from gut bacteria contributes to cognitive decline by influencing gene expression in the brain’s resident immune cells.

How a diverse gut microbiota improves stem cell transplant outcomes

A new study (Science Translational Medicine) suggests a link between microbiota, microbial metabolites and the maintenance of specific immune cells.

Gut microbiota may modulate liver metabolism

Researchers have found that the gut microbiota could contribute to liver function through the transfer of bacterial sphingolipids to the host’s liver.

CRESCENDO: Call for recruitment of 10 PhDs in the Microbiome field

A Transdisciplinary Doctoral Programme managed by the University of Naples Federico II through its Task Force on Microbiome Studies.

Probiotics may help to form a mature microbiota in premature babies

A new clinical trial indicates that Bifidobacterium strains can accelerate microbiota maturation, with positive immunological effects in premature babies.

Human milk sugar and probiotic blend may help manipulate the gut microbiota

New research suggests that a combination of human milk-derived sugars and the probiotic Bifidobacterium infantis could help manipulate the gut microbiota in ways that may offer therapeutic benefits.

Do maternal vaginal fluids improve the health of babies born by C-section?

If maternal-child microbial seeding improves health outcomes, it may be a public health strategy that could reduce the prevalence of C-section-associated diseases.

Viral signature may signal deadly gut disease in premature babies

New research highlights how microbial signatures could be used to prevent necrotizing enterocolitis, leading to faster diagnosis.

The Gut-Brain Theory – Episode 1: Communication mechanisms between microbiome and brain

Together with Prof. Ted Dinan (UCC Ireland) we discuss the link between gut and psychological distress.

A person’s genetics can shape gut microbiota functions

New research provides new insights into host-microbiota genetic interactions, shedding light on the role of human genetics on gut microbes.

Dietary fibers can have different effects on human health

A new study published in Cell Host & Microbe highlights the association of fibers with the microbiota.

Imbalances in gut microbes linked to recurrent urinary tract infections

Recurrent UTIs are in part caused by alterations of the gut microbiota and different immune response to bacterial bladder colonization.

How gut microbes talk to the brain

New research suggests that hypothalamic neurons use muropeptides as a measure of food intake or of imbalances in the gut microbiota.

Gut microbes may protect from hormone-induced bone death

New research suggests that the gut microbiota protects the femoral head through the production of extracellular vesicles.

Gut microbe could boost growth in malnourished infants

New research suggests that B. infantis can be used to treat children with acute malnutrition.

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