Scientific research

How many genes make up the human microbiome?

There may be more genes in the gut and oral microbiome than previously thought, a large study of the human microbiome claims.

How the gut microbiota modulates human health

The gut microbiota could influence our health by producing metabolites that interact with human receptors, a study published in Cell Host & Microbe claims.

Gut microbes influence muscle mass and function in mice

According to a recent study published in Science Translational Medicine, the gut microbiota may influence the development of muscle mass.

Maternally inherited genetic mutations influence microbiota diversity

Mutations in the DNA of mitochondria influence both the gut microbiota and the diseases linked to it, a study published in Science Signaling claims.

Gut microbes influence tolerance to opioids

Intestinal microbiota could be a therapeutic target for preventing and managing tolerance to opioids.

Gut microbes can convert type A blood to a universally accepted type

Two enzymes produced by gut microbiota can convert the blood type A into 0. The findings may improve the capacity of blood banks.

Gut bacteria could change how people respond to drugs

The gut microbiota could determine how we respond to drugs. The findings, published in Nature, could lead to ways of making medications work better.

Findings suggest that B. fragilis adapts within healthy individuals microbiomes

A study conducted at MIT, published in Cell Host & Microbe, investigated the role of adaptive mutations in the gut microbiome of healthy people.

How the microbiome changes in the space environment

Does the space environment affect the composition of the human microbiota? A large study published in Science sheds light on the question.

Emily Hollister: ‘From microbiome to therapeutics and diagnostics’

The microbiome may be a source for biomarkers leading to therapeutic discoveries and diagnostics. We discuss it with Emily Hollister, Vice President of Diversigen.

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