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Fact or hype? Fasano on the promise and pitfalls of the microbiome revolution

For Alessio Fasano, pediatric gastroenterologist and researcher at Harvard Medical School, the message is clear: how we feed and protect our microbiome determines the clinical outcome.

Probiotics help counter harmful effects of high-sugar diets in mice

Probiotics protect against obesity and inflammation caused by high sugar intake, supporting their use as a preventive strategy for obesity-related diabetes.

Dietary fiber intake shapes gut microbiota activity and mucin degradation: insights from a human dietary intervention study

Mahesh Desai, group leader of the Eco-Immunology and Microbiome team at the Luxembourg Institute of Health and adjunct associate professor at the University of Southern Denmark, discusses about his research…

Impact of calcium on Lactobacillaceae growth and biofilm formation

Calcium ions affect the growth of both L. acidophilus ATCC 4356 and L. plantarum ATCC 14917, despite some differences.

Microbe-mimicking food contaminants shape immune development in mice 

Dietary LPS can mimic microbial signals and drive gut immune development, with early-life being a critical window for shaping gut immunity.

A $2.5 billion catalyst: how the Gates Foundation is redefining women’s health innovation—with the microbiome in the spotlight

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation accelerates research and innovation targeting the most neglected areas of female health.

How gut bacteria and diet can weaken cancer treatments

Plant compounds and gut microbiota activity influence how cancer drugs work and should be considered in treatment.

Certain bile acids might help treat inflammatory bowel disease

TCA can help to manage IBD by supporting the gut barrier and influencing microbiota composition.

Diet shapes gut microbiota to protect mice against C. difficile 

A recent study highlights the potential for dietary interventions in treating C. difficile infection and inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease.

Sugary drinks may raise diabetes risk by altering gut bacteria

The findings of a recent study suggest a potential role of gut microbiota and microbial metabolites in the link between sugar-sweetened beverages intake and diabetes risk.

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