antibiotics

Childbirth antibiotics have long-lasting effects on infants’ gut microbiota

Antibiotics given to mothers during childbirth could alter the infants’ gut microbiota, a new study published in Scientific Reports finds.

Antibiotics can leave the lungs susceptible to flu virus infections

The gut microbiota help to maintain a first line of defense against influenza, while antibiotics can leave the lungs vulnerable, a new study claims.

Gut microbiota as a tool to address antimicrobial resistance

In order to manage antimicrobial resistance and enhance immune responses against pathogens, a duo of scientists proposes to turn to the gut microbiota.

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