gut microbiota

New technology allows researchers to identify ‘hidden’ microbes

By combining HiFi with advanced algorithms, the researchers identified the genomes of 428 microbial species with more than 90% completeness.

Diet may affect how gut microbes evolve

Periodic variations in diet can be important to avoid the fixation of specific mutations and maintain a high genetic diversity in the microbiota.

Gut microbes help wild pandas fatten up while eating bamboo

Seasonal changes in the gut microbiota can influence growth in wild pandas and may explain how these animals compensate for the lack of nutrients in leaf-eating season. A new study…

Gut microbes produce red meat metabolite that increases cardiovascular disease risk

A diet rich in red meat tend seems to increase risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. A new study published in Nature Microbiology claims.

A high-fiber diet may improve melanoma patients’ response to immunotherapy

A high-fiber diet may improve melanoma patients’ response to immunotherapy. A new study published in Science claims.

How the human microbiota can influence respiratory health

Profiling the bacteria and viruses residing in the human body could help to diagnose different pathogens and develop new targeted interventions.

Excess food may reduce male fertility by altering gut microbiota, vitamin A metabolism

A high-fat diet induces gut microbial alterations and leads to male infertility. A new study published in Gut claims.

Some gut-dwelling bacteria are associated with gastric cancer and liver metastasis

Alterations in the levels of gut-dwelling Streptococcus microbes are associated with the development of gastric cancer and the associated liver metastases.

During puberty, the gut microbiota becomes more adult-like — but only in girls

Some gut microbes can affect the timing of puberty by regulating the levels of sex hormones in a sex-dependent manner. A new study published in Scientific Reports claims.

A mother’s gut bacteria drive intestinal inflammation in mice with autism-like traits

Autistic people who experience inflammatory problems may have been exposed to inflammation in the maternal womb. A new study published in Immunity claims.

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