Scientific News
Pneumology
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.
Gastroenterology, Infectiology
Commensal gut microbes are inherited from parents and change little over generations, whereas pathogens tend to be transmitted between non-kin individuals.
Oncology, Video
We discuss how microbiota could represent a resource for the development of new therapies for cancer patients with prof. Nissan Yissachar (Israel).
Neuroscience
Lactobacillus reuteri can improve social behavior in different mouse models of autism spectrum disorder, researchers have found.
Neuroscience
Dysbiosis may be involved in drug-resistant epilepsy and the restoration of gut microbiota may be a novel therapeutic method for drug-resistant epilepsy.
Gastroenterology, Video
Antonio Gasbarrini, director of CEMAD at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, explains how the microbiome clinics will help us against a variety of diseases.
Immunology
A group of cell-wall sugar molecules stimulate the production of pTreg cells, which reduce inflammation and prevent autoimmunity.
Gastroenterology, Infectiology
A gut dysbiosis leads to an increase in proline, which gives C. difficile a competitive advantage and favors the development of the infection.
Gastroenterology, Video
Scott Snapper, professor at Harvard Medical School, talks about IBD and therapeutic possibilities based on the manipulation of the intestinal microbiota.
Gastroenterology
Exosome-like nanoparticles derived from plants contain RNAs that regulate gut microbiota composition and impact on the gut barrier function.
Oncology
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.
Endocrinology
Integrare la dieta dei cani con prebiotici riduce le concentrazioni dei prodotti fermentativi nocivi derivanti da diete iperproteiche.
Gastroenterology, Video
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.
Gastroenterology
Migrating to a western country alters the intestinal microbiome and provides a key to understanding metabolic diseases such as obesity.
Infectiology
The gut microbiota composition and function changes rapidly in response to pathogens such as Salmonella and Candida, a new study has found.
Oncology, Video
We asked Laurence Zitvogel about the advances in the field of oncological immunotherapy and the role of microbiome.
Pediatrics
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.
Neuroscience
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.
Gynecology
The vaginal microbiota of women who delivered prematurely has increased richness and diversity and a higher prevalence of Mollicutes bacteria.
Allergology
The recent increase of food allergies and intolerances is likely linked to the gut microbiota. A. Caminero et al tried to give an explaination.