gut microbiota

Microbial metabolites may help immune cells fight melanoma 

Diet and gut microbes can shape immune cell function and improve responses to anti-cancer therapy.

Some gut bacteria may reduce steroid hormone activity

A gut bacterium, Clostridium steroidoreducens, can chemically modify steroid hormones, including those used to treat IBD. 

Specific gut bacteria regulate intestinal motility by producing serotonin

L. mucosae and L. ruminis can produce serotonin in the gut, where it promotes nerve growth and regulates intestinal motility.

Distinct gut microbes and metabolites underlie differences in irritable bowel syndrome 

Researchers have found that certain gut bacteria and their metabolites differ between IBS subtypes.

Fecal profiling of pancreatic cancer

Results of a recent study showed reduced microbial diversity and distinct microbial profile in the two groups of PC patients.

Gut bacteria may help predict lung cancer treatment success

Changes in gut bacteria, especially Akkermansia, could predict treatment success in people with lung cancer.

Bacteriophages and Lactic acid bacteria: a hidden challenge for dairy and probiotic production and how to control it

Douwe Van Sinderen, professor of Molecular Microbiology at School of Microbiology & APC Microbiome Ireland, focuses on bacteriophages infecting lactic acid bacteria used in food and probiotic applications.

Indigenous partnership reveals unique gut microbes and ethical research model

Ethical, long-term partnerships can uncover valuable scientific insights while respecting Indigenous knowledge.

Microbiota-derived molecule regulates immune cell metabolism and gut inflammation

Controlling cadaverine levels and the gut bacteria that produce it could help regulate immune cell metabolism and inflammation.

Gut microbiome–immune system crosstalk: from homeostasis to strain-level opportunities

Three infant-derived strains isolated and developed by Coree srl that are potentially interesting for immune support.

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