gut microbiota
Scientific research
Mutations in the DNA of mitochondria influence both the gut microbiota and the diseases linked to it, a study published in Science Signaling claims.
Immunology
The gut microbiota could boost the activity of immune cells. That's according to a new study published in the journal Immunity.
Neuroscience
A new study, published in Nature, shows a functional link between the gut microbiota and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ASL).
Immunology, Pneumology
The gut microbiota help to maintain a first line of defense against influenza, while antibiotics can leave the lungs vulnerable, a new study claims.
Gastroenterology, Neuroscience
Scientists at KU Leuven summarized existing data on how SCFAs regulate the gut–brain axis, including the impact on the immune, endocrine and neural systems.
Scientific research
Intestinal microbiota could be a therapeutic target for preventing and managing tolerance to opioids.
Endocrinology
According to a study published in Science Translational Medicine, the gut microbiota could regulate fat tissue and therefore play a key role in obesity.
Scientific research
Two enzymes produced by gut microbiota can convert the blood type A into 0. The findings may improve the capacity of blood banks.
Events, Oncology
"MIBIOC - The way of the microbiota in cancer" - IRCCS National Cancer Institute, Milan, 21-22th November 2019.
Neuroscience
Specific gut bacteria break down levodopa, which is used to treat Parkinson’s. This could lead to the development of new levodopa therapies.