microbiota transplantation
Endocrinology
A new study published in Cell Host & Microbe suggests that the transfer of gut microbes from a mother to her offsprin could reduce the risk of developing type 1…
Gastroenterology, Immunology
Targeted manipulation to promote the microbial diversity could be an important strategy to treat long COVID-19 and speed up recovery.
Gastroenterology, Immunology
Microbial transplants could be used as a non-invasive and safe strategy to manipulate the gut microbiota, which has been linked to HIV infection.
Scientific research
In a Perspective published in Science, surgeon-scientist Jennifer Wargo explores recent advances in modulating the microbial community within the human gut.
Scientific research
A new study assessed that transplantation of human microbiota into mice durably reshapes the gut microbial community.
Oncology
A new study supports the idea that the gut microbiota composition can vary in abundance and function during the development of colorectal cancer.
Scientific research
In a commentary published in Cell, five experts discuss the challenges and opportunities of microbiota-based therapies.
Gastroenterology
The largest study of fecal microbiota transplant in the UK shows that the procedure can successfully treat patients with C. diff infection.
Endocrinology, Pediatrics
A study published in Science suggests that a mother's gut microbes shape the metabolism of offspring, conferring resistance to obesity.
Gastroenterology
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.