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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.

A high fat diet can disrupt gut microbial oscillations, leading to metabolic problems

New research suggests that restoring the gut microbiota’s capacity to sense dietary signals mediated by specific host factors may improve metabolic problems.

Probiotic use during and beyond pregnancy: maternal impacts

Harnessing the human-microbial synergy during pregnancy in the form of probiotics has been shown to impact maternal health and the health of the developing fetus.

Some gut-dwelling viruses may contribute to inflammatory bowel disease

The virome might be used in therapeutic approaches: eliminating or replacing disease-driving intestinal viruses with health-promoting viruses may be beneficial for people with IBD.

The role of Akkermansia muciniphila in the gut barrier

Patrice Cani (Université catholique de Louvain) discusses the role of Akkermansia muciniphila in the gut barrier.

The ‘I, Microbiome’ collaborative book initiative

The crowdfunding phase is open, you can preorder the book from 12 USD as e-book or 24 USD as paperback.

Gut microbiota might predict risk of liver diseases

Researchers found that models of conventional risk factors and data on the gut microbiota improved the prediction of liver diseases

Bacteria in tumors may help cancer to metastasize

New research indicates that the tumor-resident microbiota can promote the formation of metastases as well as the survival of cancer cells during tumor progression.

Gut microbiota composition varies extensively within people

By analyzing stool samples from dozens of people in Sweden, researchers have found that the microbiota isn’t stable in adulthood.

Gut bacteria may influence the levels of cardiometabolic risk marker

Researchers have identified 10 species whose abundance was linked to blood levels of TMAO, a metabolite associated with cardiovascular diseases

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