Scientific research

New technology allows researchers to identify ‘hidden’ microbes

By combining HiFi with advanced algorithms, the researchers identified the genomes of 428 microbial species with more than 90% completeness.

After quitting smoke, changes in the gut microbiota may lead to weight gain

A new study (Nature) helps to understand why people who stop smoking often gain weight.

Human gut microbe drives immune activation and colitis in mice

Specific gut bacteria may drive some autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and multiple sclerosis. A new study published in Cell Host & Microbe claims.

Ancient feces reveal that people in Austria drank beer and ate blue cheese 2,700 years ago

By analyzing paleofeces from Austrian salt mines, researchers have found evidence that people who lived in modern-day Austria some 2,700 years ago drank beer and ate blue cheese.

The microbiota of wild bears reflects changes in antibiotic use

A recent study published in Current Biology highlights how microbiotas from the past could be used to monitor environmental changes and it provides an example for how policies to control…

New approach helps decipher microbial metabolism

Researchers have developed a new approach to study microbial metabolism that works by detecting microbial metabolites in diverse biological samples and trace them back to the metabolic profiles of bacteria…

Cat might alter the gut microbiota of their owners

The influence of cat ownership on gut microbiota function may affect the health of the owner. A new study published in PlosOne claims.

International travel may contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistance

A new study published in Genome Medicine suggests that international travel poses a high risk by favoring the global spread of antimicrobial resistance.

Skin microbe can fight bacteria that cause eczema — with no side effects

A bacterial strain, called Staphylococcus hominis A9, inhibited the expression of a S. aureus toxin that promotes inflammation in atopic dermatitis.

Exploring the diversity of gut microbiota binding to food particles

The way gut bacteria increase their access to nutrients by adhering to food particles, could advance the development of microbiota-based diagnostics.

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