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Increased growth of gut bacteria is associated with life-threatening disease in preemies

Gut bacteria could be responsible for a life-threatening disease called necrotizing enterocolitis, which occurs mainly in premature babies.

Gut microbes could influence sleep quality

Our gut microbiota might affect how well and for how long we sleep, according to a new study. The findings may lead to new ways to improve sleep.

A high-fat diet promotes Salmonella-induced diarrhea in mice

A low-fiber, high-fat diet promotes Salmonella gut colonization by increasing the level of bile salts, according to a recent study.

A molecule produced by the human gut could help to fight superbugs

Researchers have found an antimicrobial molecule produced by the gut microbiota that can fight multidrug-resistant bacteria.

Vaginal fluid transplant could help cure bacterial vaginosis

Transplanting vaginal fluids from one woman to another could restore the bacterial microbiota and help treat severe cases of a common vaginal inflammation.

How the vaginal microbiota protects from Chlamydia infection

The vaginal microbiota can reduce a woman’s susceptibility to Chlamydia infections. A new study could lead to new strategies against STIs.

Molecule that protects skin from infections needs vitamin A to work

According to a study published in Cell Host & Microbe, a skin protein that protects skin from infections needs vitamin A to work.

More evidence that fecal transplants are safe and effective against Clostridium difficile infection

Fecal microbiota transplantation can be safely done either with lyophilized or frozen product, found a clinical trial published in the journal PLOS ONE.

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