gut microbiota
Neuroscience
According to a new study published in The Journal of Experimental Medicine, antibiotic treatment reduces Alzheimer’s disease symptoms.
Events, Dermatology
Imbalances of microbes, which are normally present on the skin, are one of the main subjects raised during the 24thCongress of Dermatology.
Allergology, Pediatrics
Rates of food allergy in children are spiking and it’s not certain why this increase in prevalence has occurred. The gut microbiome could play a role.
Scientific research
A study conducted at MIT, published in Cell Host & Microbe, investigated the role of adaptive mutations in the gut microbiome of healthy people.
Gynecology
Obesity could affect pregnancy, researchers say. A new study may shed light on the link between maternal obesity and metabolic conditions in the progeny.
Endocrinology, Pediatrics
The infant gut microbiota may have the potential to help identify children at risk for obesity. These are the conclusions of a study published in mBio.
Oncology, Video
The relationship between bacteria and cancer is more and more investigated. We discuss it with Laurence Zitvogel, oncologist at the Institut Gustave Roussy.
Neuroscience
According to a recent study, the gut microbiota could determine remittance or pro-inflammatory conditions in multiple sclerosis.
Scientific research
Does the space environment affect the composition of the human microbiota? A large study published in Science sheds light on the question.
Oncology, Surgery
Bacteria are critical in determining the outcome of surgical procedure. We talked about this with James Kinross from the Imperial College London.