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New insights into the formation of the human airway microbiota

The lower airway microbiota forms within the first 2 months of life, influenced by the gestational age at birth and, in premature babies, the delivery mode.

New visions into the transmission of the mammalian gut microbiota

Commensal gut microbes are inherited from parents and change little over generations, whereas pathogens tend to be transmitted between non-kin individuals.

Chemotherapy side effects: the microbiome could be the answer

We discuss how microbiota could represent a resource for the development of new therapies for cancer patients with prof. Nissan Yissachar (Israel).

A commensal microbe reverses autism spectrum social deficits in mice

Lactobacillus reuteri can improve social behavior in different mouse models of autism spectrum disorder, researchers have found.

Dysbiosis may be involved in epilepsy drug-resistance

Dysbiosis may be involved in drug-resistant epilepsy and the restoration of gut microbiota may be a novel therapeutic method for drug-resistant epilepsy.

The microbiome clinic: a new approach to make personalised medicine a reality

Antonio Gasbarrini, director of CEMAD at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, explains how the microbiome clinics will help us against a variety of diseases.

Bifidobacterium bifidum promotes immune tolerance in the gut

A group of cell-wall sugar molecules stimulate the production of pTreg cells, which reduce inflammation and prevent autoimmunity.

The metabolic environment of the gut regulates susceptibility to C. difficile infection

A gut dysbiosis leads to an increase in proline, which gives C. difficile a competitive advantage and favors the development of the infection.

The role of gut bacteria in IBD

Scott Snapper, professor at Harvard Medical School, talks about IBD and therapeutic possibilities based on the manipulation of the intestinal microbiota.

Plant-derived RNAs can shape the gut microbiota

Exosome-like nanoparticles derived from plants contain RNAs that regulate gut microbiota composition and impact on the gut barrier function.

Gut microbiota: new perspectives to beat pancreatic cancer

The microbiota of a cancerous pancreas is different and larger than that of a non-cancerous pancreas, according to a study published in Cancer Discovery.

Bacterial metabolites could be responsible for the anti-diabetic effects of flavonoids

Integrare la dieta dei cani con prebiotici riduce le concentrazioni dei prodotti fermentativi nocivi derivanti da diete iperproteiche.

Promising results for probiotics in Ulcerative Colitis

In the pathogenesis of IBDs, the gut microbiota plays a key role. Treating gut dysbiosis may be a solutions, so companies are exploring this possibility.

Moving to the US changes the immigrants’ gut microbiota

Migrating to a western country alters the intestinal microbiome and provides a key to understanding metabolic diseases such as obesity.

Salmonella and Candida infections change the gut microbiota structure and function

The gut microbiota composition and function changes rapidly in response to pathogens such as Salmonella and Candida, a new study has found.

Cancer immunotherapy and microbiome: state of the art

We asked Laurence Zitvogel about the advances in the field of oncological immunotherapy and the role of microbiome.

Early-life gut microbiota develops in three stages

According to a study published on Nature, the intestinal microbiota of infants make-up changes over time in 3 phases: 3-14 months, 15-30 months and 31-46 months.

More clues link gut bacteria with multiple sclerosis

GDP-L-fucose synthase, a protein produced by bacteria often found in the gut of people with MS, triggers an autoimmune response from T-cells in MS patients.

Preterm birth: a Canadian study investigates the role of the vaginal microbiota

The vaginal microbiota of women who delivered prematurely has increased richness and diversity and a higher prevalence of Mollicutes bacteria.

Food allergies and intolerances: gut microbes could offer new treatment perspectives

The recent increase of food allergies and intolerances is likely linked to the gut microbiota. A. Caminero et al tried to give an explaination.

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