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Gut microbiota may modulate liver metabolism

Researchers have found that the gut microbiota could contribute to liver function through the transfer of bacterial sphingolipids to the host’s liver.

CRESCENDO: Call for recruitment of 10 PhDs in the Microbiome field

A Transdisciplinary Doctoral Programme managed by the University of Naples Federico II through its Task Force on Microbiome Studies.

A person’s genetics can shape gut microbiota functions

New research provides new insights into host-microbiota genetic interactions, shedding light on the role of human genetics on gut microbes.

Dietary fibers can have different effects on human health

A new study published in Cell Host & Microbe highlights the association of fibers with the microbiota.

How gut microbes talk to the brain

New research suggests that hypothalamic neurons use muropeptides as a measure of food intake or of imbalances in the gut microbiota.

Gut microbes may protect from hormone-induced bone death

New research suggests that the gut microbiota protects the femoral head through the production of extracellular vesicles.

Microbial cooperation helps fungal pathogens to tolerate drugs

Researchers have found that cooperation among microbial cells may be one of causes of this drug tolerance.

The microbiota may contribute to chronic liver disease by activating immune cells

To elucidate the role of the microbiota in PSC, researchers studied a type of immune cells called mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells, which are abundant in the liver.

Gut microbes may help frogs handle heat

Researchers have found that gut microbes can help frogs to cope with hot temperatures. The findings could pave the way to for new conservation approaches for animals threatened by climate…

How gut microbes help squirrels stave off muscle loss

Researchers have found that microbes in the gut of ground squirrels recycle a waste product into building blocks to make proteins, helping the animals to survive a long winter without…

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