microbiota transplantation
Nutrition, Oncology
The findings of a recent study published in Science Advances suggest that a high-salt diet modulates the gut microbiota in ways that boost tumor immunity.
Gastroenterology
The type of microbiome that repopulates the gut after antibiotics has the potential to reprogram the mammalian immune system with long-lasting effects including on longevity. A new study published in…
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.