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Co-development of three systems linked with baby's respiratory health

A new multidisciplinary study conducted by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center has found that the co-development of three systems, the gut microbiome, respiratory system and immune system, is correlated with a baby's respiratory health, and an infant can have negative respiratory outcomes if the development of one of these systems is disrupted.

17 Jun 2022

How does gut microbiota impact mental health in 18–25s?

In a recently published article in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, scientists have described the importance of the gut-brain-microbiota axis in establishing optimal mental health in emerging adulthood (ages 18–25).

16 Jun 2022

Gut bacteria can reduce the effectiveness of certain blood pressure drugs

A new study from The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences has shown gut bacteria can reduce the effectiveness of certain blood pressure drugs.

26 May 2022

First large-scale estimate of live microbes consumed by Americans daily

Many have hypothesized that bacteria and other 'friendly' live microorganisms consumed through the diet can play an important role in health.

18 May 2022

Studying immunomodulatory effects of microbiota helps design prophylactic and therapeutic interventions against COVID-19

Researchers reviewed the potential clinically relevant mechanisms by which microbiota and microbiota-derived metabolites influence the host immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

3 May 2022

New approach to alter the skin microbiome and reduce acne lesions using bacteria

Acne on the face is often treated with topical antibiotics, which tend to be used for an extended period of time and contribute to the serious problem of antibiotic resistance.

15 Feb 2022

Exploring human milk oligosaccharides as a method of COVID-19 prevention

New research was conducted to ascertain whether antiviral and immunomodulatory activities of human milk oligosaccharides can be efficacious in the prevention and treatment against COVID-19.

3 Feb 2022

Women who took four weeks of prebiotic supplements consumed less sugar, study finds

A new study from the University of Surrey has found that young women who took four weeks of prebiotic supplements made healthier food choices and consumed less sugar.

21 Dec 2021

Probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-related problems

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine found that probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-related nausea, vomiting and constipation. The findings were published in the journal Nutrients.

6 Dec 2021

COVID-19 and the gut-lung axis

A new study explores the hypothesis that stimulation of the gut could be responsible for the lung inflammation seen in COVID-19, triggered by SARS-CoV-2.

16 Sep 2021

Microbiome startups promise to improve your gut health, but is the science solid?

After Russell Jordan sent a stool sample through the mail to the microbiome company Viome, his idea of what he should eat shifted. The gym owner in Sacramento, California, had always consumed large quantities of leafy greens.

25 Aug 2021

Study: Diet rich in fermented foods boosts microbial diversity, decreases inflammation

A diet rich in fermented foods enhances the diversity of gut microbes and decreases molecular signs of inflammation, according to researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine.

12 Jul 2021

Comprehensive reference on the science, technology, and applications of postbiotics

Postbiotics: Science, Technology, and Applications explains essential and practical knowledge about postbiotics. Chapters cover the definition and classification of postbiotics, principal methods for preparing them, information about the main post biotic constituents and their biological activities and their clinical health benefits.

25 Jun 2021

Prebiotics News and Research

Co-development of three systems linked with baby's respiratory health

How does gut microbiota impact mental health in 18–25s?

Gut bacteria can reduce the effectiveness of certain blood pressure drugs

First large-scale estimate of live microbes consumed by Americans daily

Studying immunomodulatory effects of microbiota helps design prophylactic and therapeutic interventions against COVID-19

New approach to alter the skin microbiome and reduce acne lesions using bacteria

Exploring human milk oligosaccharides as a method of COVID-19 prevention

Women who took four weeks of prebiotic supplements consumed less sugar, study finds

Probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-related problems

COVID-19 and the gut-lung axis

Microbiome startups promise to improve your gut health, but is the science solid?

Study: Diet rich in fermented foods boosts microbial diversity, decreases inflammation

Comprehensive reference on the science, technology, and applications of postbiotics

Composition and function of gut microbiota are key in affecting immune responses to vaccinations

Do labels on commercial kefir products report microbial levels correctly?

An Introduction to the Benefits of the Skin Trust Club

Daily prebiotic intake can reduce anxiety levels and improve wellbeing

CU researcher receives NIH grant to analyze the link between gut microbiome and osteoarthritis

Researchers uncover new metabolic capabilities of gut bacteria

Gut microbiome communicates with horse’s cells to enhance their athletic performance

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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