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A $2.5 billion catalyst: how the Gates Foundation is redefining women’s health innovation—with the microbiome in the spotlight

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation accelerates research and innovation targeting the most neglected areas of female health.

The gut microbiota impacts female infertility

Women with lower DI-GM scores showed a higher risk of infertility, highlighting the potential importance of gut microbiota diversity as a factor in female reproductive health.

Restoring vaginal health: Jacques Ravel on Live Biotherapeutics with Lactobacillus crispatus

Professor Jacques Ravel, from University of Maryland School of Medicine and LUCA Biologics, discusses his latest research and therapeutic innovations in the field of vaginal microbiome modulation.

The need for diversity in vaginal microbiota research

By addressing biases and increasing diversity in microbiota studies, researchers can develop more accurate and inclusive health strategies for women of different backgrounds.

Vaginal microbiota may be linked to increased Chlamydia infection risk

Certain features of the vaginal microbiota, including specific bacterial communities, could indicate an increased Chlamydia infection risk.

The vaginal microbiome

Understanding the vaginal microbiome is essential not only for treating gynecological conditions but also for preventing them and promoting overall well-being.

A mother’s gut microbes may influence stem cells in the next generation

Mice born to mothers exposed to Akkermansia muciniphila during pregnancy showed improvements in stem cell activity.

Specific gut metabolites may help diagnose endometriosis

The findings suggest that 4-hydroxyindole could be a promising biomarker for diagnosing endometriosis.

Freya Biosciences secures $10.4 million investment to tackle women’s health challenges

A Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation strategic investment to tackle bacterial vaginosis and improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes worldwide.

Microbiome’s implications in recurrent pregnancy loss

A systematic review recently published in the Journal of Reproductive Immunology provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging role of the microbiome in recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL).

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