gut microbiota

Antibiotic perturbation of the gut microbiota influences bone development

Antibiotics can alter the development of the skeleton by disrupting the gut microbiota and, consequently, affecting the immune system.

Gut microbes differ among ethnicities

The gut microbiota differs between ethnic groups, a study led by Andrew Brooks at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and published in PLOS Biology claims.

Huge trove of unknown bacteria found in the gut

Thanks to advanced computational tools, scientists have identified nearly 2,000 new species of gut bacteria. A step towards understanding the microbiota.

More evidence that gut bacteria may have impact on mental health

Some gut bacteria might influence mood and prevent depression, according to a new study published in Nature Biotechnology.

Drugs’ side effects: study reveals the role of intestinal microbiota

Drug assumption activates metabolic reactions both in the host and its gut microbiota. A study quantified the bacterial impact.

How vitamin A and gut microbiota regulate the intestinal immune system

The gut microbiota reduces the production of retinoic acid, a metabolite of vitamin A, to regulate immune activity and prevent pathogens.

Gut microbiota and aging: state of the art

Researchers from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, in Italy, reviewed the scientific literature on the link between gut microbiota and aging.

Colon cancer: ‘Microbiota crucial for prevention and treatment’, James Kinross says

According to J. Kinross, from Imperial College London, there's an urgent need to understand the role of the intestinal microbiome in the etiology of cancer.

Some commensal bacteria support gut epithelial regeneration

Lactic-acid-producing bacteria support the regeneration of the gut lining by promoting the growth and differentiation of intestinal stem cells.

Ted Dinan «How we discovered the link between gut microbiota and depression»

According to Prof. Ted Dinan, who has been investigating the brain-intestinal axis for years, the gut microbiota plays a role in the genesis of depression.

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