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Gut microbiome and probiotics influence sports performance

Probiotic supplementation improves sports performance by enhancing nutrient absorption, immune function, and endurance while reducing anxiety and gastrointestinal symptoms.

Boosting microbial diversity on spacecraft could improve astronauts’ health

Introducing more natural microbes could improve astronauts’ health.

Microbiota signatures may help identify sexual assault perpetrators

Microbiota analysis could help sexual assault investigations by detecting microbial markers of contact, even in cases where traditional DNA evidence is lacking.

Global study reveals gaps in microbiota research

A new database of thousands of gut microbiota samples from across the word highlights the need for more diverse microbiota research across the globe.

Newly discovered microbiota-derived bile acids may help treat metabolic conditions

By suggesting that BA–MCYs can regulate the production of bile acids, the findings of a recent study offer insights for treating metabolic conditions such as diabetes.

Synergy between chemical biology and microbiome science may help tackle global issues

Chemical biology offers useful methods to study microbial systems and gather molecular information about microbiomes.

Improving microbiome data reproducibility: key takeaways from Celine Druart (PRI) at the Microbiome Movement event

Celine Druart, from the Pharmabiotic Research Institute, highlighted critical challenges in the microbiome field, particularly around the standardization of clinical protocols and analytical methods. 

Largest study yet links coffee’s health benefits to gut microbes

The effects of coffee on health may be mediated by gut microbes such as L. asaccharolyticus and their metabolites.

Ketogenic diet may help treat autoimmune diseases by altering gut bacteria

The findings suggest that bHB could be a therapeutic alternative to a ketogenic diet. The results also highlight the protective role of the gut microbiota and its metabolites in autoimmune…

Metabolomics in alcohol dependence: uncovering biomarkers and gut-brain interactions through new technologies

Nathalie Maria Delzenne from Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium) explains how gut microbiota and systemic inflammation impact cravings and depressive symptoms in affected individuals. 

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