gut microbiota

Fiber snacks can change the gut microbiota, pilot trial shows

Researchers have developed fiber snacks that appear to change the gut microbiota in ways that could be beneficial to health.

Immature microbiota could make newborns more susceptible to meningitis

A new study published in Cell Reports claims that neonatal susceptibility to bacterial meningitis depends both on age and the gut microbiota maturity.

Mice study shows how gut microbes influence social behavior

The discovery of a specific neuronal pathway that responds to signals from the gut may enable interventions to modulate social behavior.

Swabbing C-section babies with vaginal fluids can restore beneficial bacteria

Restoring a baby’s natural exposure to maternal vaginal microbes after a C-section birth can normalize the development of the microbiota in newborn.

Cat might alter the gut microbiota of their owners

The influence of cat ownership on gut microbiota function may affect the health of the owner. A new study published in PlosOne claims.

Bacteria in fetal tissues create immune memory against microbial threats

A new study published in Cell claims that microbes are present in fetal tissues and they can prime the fetal immune system, creating a “microbial memory”.

International travel may contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistance

A new study published in Genome Medicine suggests that international travel poses a high risk by favoring the global spread of antimicrobial resistance.

Dispersal strategies determine for how long bacteria persist in the gut

A new study published in Cell Host & Microbe illustrates how different dispersal strategies can allow bacteria to persist in the human gut.

High-fat diet is linked to changes in gut microbiota, development of antibiotic tolerance

A high-fat diet is associated with changes in the gut microbiota and microbial metabolites. These changes seem impair antibiotic efficacy.

The novel precision probiotic strain Hafnia alvei HA4597® is found effective to improve weight loss in overweight adults

Hafnia alvei HA4597® produces ClpB, a protein that acts through molecular mimicry of the satiety hormone alpha-MSH and regulates appetite.

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