Scientific research

Mice study reveals how drug-resistant bacteria take hold in the gut

The findings of a recent study reveal a key strategy used by A. baumannii to colonize the gut and persist in it, highlighting a potential target for preventing its spread…

Prebiotic fibre after allogeneic transplantation

Prebiotic EN positively influenced certain gut bacteria, including Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Faecalicatena gnavus, and antibiotic resistance gene expression.

Tiny differences in gut bacteria may influence health and disease

Even small differences between strains of gut bacteria—often within the same species—can sway how these microbes interact with the human body and influence disease outcomes.

Neonatal fungi promote metabolic health

A microbiota-mediated macrophage-dependent mechanism may be used to reduce diabetes incidence in vivo. 

Gut microbiota transplants ease fibromyalgia symptoms in mice and people

Altered gut bacteria may contribute to fibromyalgia and modifying the gut microbiota could offer a promising approach to reduce symptoms of the condition.

Antibiotics can weaken vaccine response by disrupting gut bacteria

A healthy, diverse gut microbiota is important for mounting strong and lasting immune responses to vaccination.

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.

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