gut microbiota

A bacterial metabolite increases the risk of colon cancer in mice

A metabolite produced by the gut microbiota increases the risk of colon cancer in mice prone to the disease, a new study has found.

Microbial metabolite could make anti-diabetic drug less effective

Gut microbiota could make the anti-diabetic drug metformin less effective, researchers from the University of Gothenburg have found.

Alterations of the gut microbiota are associated with liver cancer progression

Researchers have found that the development of liver cancer can be associated with alterations of the gut microbiota.

“Good” gut microbes protect mice against Alzheimer’s disease

A study published in Science Advances suggests that optimizing the gut microbiota can inhibit the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

Breast milk transfers “good” bacteria to infants

A new study evaluates the association of multiple breast milk feeding practices with infant gut microbiota composition during a baby’s first year.

Gut microbes could help to diagnose chronic liver disease

A new study, published in Cell Metabolism, identified a microbial signature that is able to diagnose cirrhosis in people.

How gut microbes could contribute to type 2 diabetes

Researchers have found that alterations in the gut microbiota composition in prediabetic people could contribute to type 2 diabetes.

How gut-brain connections control intestinal function

A study published in Nature could help to determine how intestinal motility is regulated and understand systemic disorders related to the gut-brain axis.

Complexities of microbial gnotobiotic transfer between human and mice

A new study assessed that transplantation of human microbiota into mice durably reshapes the gut microbial community.

The role of gut microbes in autism

To examine the link between autism and gut microbes, researchers led by Anne Konkle at the University of Ottawa analyzed the recent scientific literature.

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