gut microbiota

Cohabiting twins can share microbial gut strains for decades

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, showed the existence of shared gut microbial strains in twins, even after years post separation.

Fasting may alleviate diabetes-related cognitive decline by altering the gut microbiota

A study in mice suggests that short-term intermittent fasting alters the gut microbiota, alleviating the cognitive deficits associated with diabetes.

Mother’s gut microbes may affect the risk of obesity and diabetes in offspring

A study published in Science suggests that a mother's gut microbes shape the metabolism of offspring, conferring resistance to obesity.

Fecal microbiota transplants: opportunities and challenges

In two articles published in Cell Host & Microbe, scientists discuss some areas of FMT research that could help to develop safe and effective FMT therapies.

How the microbiota regulates gut homeostasis

A new study, published in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how gut microbes influence the equilibrium of the gut under healthy and disease conditions.

Gut bacteria help control muscle contraction in the colon, support healthy digestion

A new study helps to explain how nerve cells sense the microbes in the gut and how they coordinate their function with other tissues in the digestive tract.

Dietary fibers could alter the gut microbiota, benefit human health

A new study could inspire the use of dietary fibers to manipulate the gut microbiota and its functions, with beneficial effects for health.

Laxative abuse and other diarrhea-causing events could trigger C. difficile infection

A new study published in Nature Microbiology shows that the risk of colonization with C. difficile is highest during recovery from acute diarrhea.

Diabetes and cancer could be transmitted through gut bacteria, researchers argue

The gut microbiota plays a role in the noncommunicable diseases. Now a theory suggests that these conditions could be transmitted through the gut bacteria.

Lung bacteria could help to predict clinical outcomes in critically ill patients

Researchers have found that lung bacteria could help to predict how well people in intensive care will respond to treatment.

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