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Dysbiosis is a condition caused by an imbalance in the bacterial community (microbiome) of the human gut. Dysbiosis disrupts the ecoystsem of the gut, resulting in symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, bloating, and indigestion, among others.

New link between sulfur metabolites in gut microbiome and neurodegenerative diseases revealed

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs), which have no known cures and elusive causes, result in irreversible damage to the brain and nervous system.

16 Jun 2024

Short-term alcohol abstinence worsens gut health in alcohol use disorder patients

A study published in PLoS ONE found that short-term abstinence from alcohol in AUD patients exacerbates gut dysbiosis and increases mental distress, contrary to expected improvements.

14 Jun 2024

Study uncovers two types of dysbiosis in cystic fibrosis

Chronic lung diseases are often accelerated and exacerbated by polymicrobial infections. An international study team led by MedUni Vienna has identified two types of these so-called dysbioses in cystic fibrosis.

11 Jun 2024

Surprising link between a diverse oral microbiome and better cognitive function in aging

Study found that higher oral microbiome diversity is linked to better cognitive function and fewer memory issues in older US adults, highlighting the "oral-brain axis."

9 Jun 2024

Gut microbiota imbalance linked to higher UTI risks in women

Study reveals that gut microbial dysbiosis and frequent antibiotic use are key risk factors for recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women, emphasizing the importance of a healthy lifestyle and dietary supplements to prevent UTIs.

6 Jun 2024

Does diet influence the onset of multiple sclerosis?

A recent study using the UK Biobank data indicates that a healthy diet, including moderate fatty fish and alcohol consumption, can reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) onset.

5 Jun 2024

Cervix organ chips pave the way for next-generation studies on host-microbiome interactions

A group of researchers developed human Cervical Organ Chips to model the cervical interface.

4 Jun 2024

Discovery of antibiotic lolamicin that targets deadly bacteria without harming gut microbiome

Researchers discovered lolamicin, a selective Gram-negative antibiotic, effective against multidrug-resistant pathogens while sparing the gut microbiome.

4 Jun 2024

IgG from long COVID patients induces specific symptoms in mice, confirming autoimmunity's role

Researchers found that IgG from long COVID patients induces specific symptoms in mice, suggesting IgG's role in long COVID pathogenesis.

3 Jun 2024

Cervix-on-a-Chip: A breakthrough model for studying women's health

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) has been identified as one of the many unmet needs in women's health and affects more than 25% of reproductive-aged women.

30 May 2024

New antibiotic lolamicin shows promise in fighting drug-resistant infections

Researchers have developed a new antibiotic that reduced or eliminated drug-resistant bacterial infections in mouse models of acute pneumonia and sepsis while sparing healthy microbes in the mouse gut.

29 May 2024

Research reveals loneliness as a complex interplay of social impairments, oxytocin, and illness

A recent review in the journal Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews presents a multidimensional model of loneliness, exploring its impact on social interactions, the oxytocin system, and illness. The study emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary collaboration to understand and address loneliness effectively.

28 May 2024

Phytochemicals show promise in treating neurological disorders by influencing the gut-brain axis

Researchers reviewed the potential therapeutic effects of phytochemicals on the gut-brain axis, finding they could influence brain function and reduce neurological symptoms by modulating gut microbiota.

26 May 2024

Study demonstrates causal link between microbial factors and dysfunction of ISCs in colitis

In a study published in Cell Host & Microbe, a research team led by Prof. PAN Wen from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with research teams led by Prof. ZHU Shu and Prof. SONG Xinyang, demonstrated the causal link between microbial factors and dysfunction of intestinal stem cells (ISCs) in colitis.

23 May 2024

Diet and gut microbiota: how what you eat shapes your gut health

A systematic review published in Gut Microbes found that diet patterns, nutrients, bioactive compounds, and food additives influence gut microbiota. However, the associations were dominated by routinely analyzed nutrients rather than microbiota-relevant nutrients

13 May 2024

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Further Reading

New link between sulfur metabolites in gut microbiome and neurodegenerative diseases revealed

Short-term alcohol abstinence worsens gut health in alcohol use disorder patients

Study uncovers two types of dysbiosis in cystic fibrosis

Surprising link between a diverse oral microbiome and better cognitive function in aging

Gut microbiota imbalance linked to higher UTI risks in women

Does diet influence the onset of multiple sclerosis?

Cervix organ chips pave the way for next-generation studies on host-microbiome interactions

Discovery of antibiotic lolamicin that targets deadly bacteria without harming gut microbiome

IgG from long COVID patients induces specific symptoms in mice, confirming autoimmunity's role

Cervix-on-a-Chip: A breakthrough model for studying women's health

New antibiotic lolamicin shows promise in fighting drug-resistant infections

Research reveals loneliness as a complex interplay of social impairments, oxytocin, and illness

Phytochemicals show promise in treating neurological disorders by influencing the gut-brain axis

Study demonstrates causal link between microbial factors and dysfunction of ISCs in colitis

Diet and gut microbiota: how what you eat shapes your gut health

Western diet linked to chronic diseases by gut microbiota disruption

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How tobacco reshapes the mouth: Studying the oral microbiome in smokers and non-smokers

Father's gut health in mice linked to offspring's well-being, study finds

Dysbiosis in male mice affects offspring health and placental development

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