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Bile acids play an important role in regulating gut microbiome

Scientists performe in vitro and in vivo experiments to investigate the antimicrobial effects of different bile acids on various microorganisms.

27 Sep 2022

Genome-based microbiome signature associated with the severity and prognosis of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients

Researchers evaluated the association between guild-level microbiome signature and the severity and prognosis of SARS-CoV-2 infections by a genome-level metagenomic analysis.

21 Sep 2022

Soy protein diet increases susceptibility to Clostridioides difficile infection

According to a recent study published in the journal Cell Reports, a diet rich in soy protein increases human Clostridioides difficile susceptibility by increasing the gut amino acids (AAs) levels and promoting the growth of Lactobacillus.

18 Sep 2022

Nutritional approaches targeting gut microbiome could improve brain disorders

A new review published in the Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care journal focused on studies that utilized the dietary gut microbiota–target interventions to improve mental health conditions. It also discussed some suggestions for developing more robust and informative interventions for diet–microbiome studies.

15 Sep 2022

The impact of the infant gut microbiome on vaccine efficacy

A new study reports the effect of the infant gut microbiome on vaccine efficacy.

13 Sep 2022

Recent literature reports on the role of the gut microbiome on human health and its effect on diseases

Researchers assessed the role of the gut microbiome in human health and disease.

8 Sep 2022

Is there an association between the gut microbiome of people within different countries and the severity of COVID-19?

Researchers explored the complex relationship between the gut microbiome of people in different countries and the observed COVID-19 severity, measured as the hospitalization rate of the corresponding country.

29 Aug 2022

Researchers report the effects of a common Japanese herbal remedy on colitis

Zhengzheng Shi and colleagues at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan report the effects of a common herbal remedy on colitis, one of two conditions that comprise inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

18 Aug 2022

A low-energy, high FODMAP diet in prediabetes and diabetes?

Researchers summarize the available knowledge on FODMAPs and suggest that they can play a role in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.

10 Aug 2022

Alzheimer’s disease is associated with characteristic gut metabolomic signatures

Scientists review current literature associated with the role of the gut-brain axis in AD pathogenesis.

9 Aug 2022

Using native microbes as chassis for transgene delivery in live bacterial therapeutics

Residing within the human gut are trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms that can impact a variety of chronic human ailments, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, cancer, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease.

4 Aug 2022

New low-calorie sweetener could potentially have a prebiotic effect on the gut microbiome

From the wide variety of sodas, candies and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it's clear that people love their sweet treats.

4 Aug 2022

The role of cellular or cytokine response and vaginal microbiome dysbiosis in the clearance, persistence, and recurrence of HPV infection

Researchers have reviewed the role of cytokine or cellular response and vaginal microbiome dysbiosis in the persistence, clearance, and recurrence of HPV infection

28 Jul 2022

Using CRISPR to Lift the Lid on Probiotics

In this interview, we speak to Echo Pan, a Ph.D. student from North Carolina State University about her latest research that used CRISPR to uncover more on probiotics.

26 Jul 2022

Gut-lung axis: Using commensal bacteria to reinforce mucosal immunity

A recent study discusses the use of commensal bacteria in the gut and/or respiratory tract to deliver viral antigens to the host, thus acting as vaccines

19 Jul 2022

Scientists manipulate good bacteria using CRISPR systems

New North Carolina State University research shows progress in gathering information on an important – yet difficult to characterize – human gut bacterium called Bifidobacterium, which is used in many probiotics that help maintain healthy microbiomes.

19 Jul 2022

Lactobacillus News and Research

Bile acids play an important role in regulating gut microbiome

Genome-based microbiome signature associated with the severity and prognosis of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients

Soy protein diet increases susceptibility to Clostridioides difficile infection

Nutritional approaches targeting gut microbiome could improve brain disorders

The impact of the infant gut microbiome on vaccine efficacy

Recent literature reports on the role of the gut microbiome on human health and its effect on diseases

Is there an association between the gut microbiome of people within different countries and the severity of COVID-19?

Researchers report the effects of a common Japanese herbal remedy on colitis

A low-energy, high FODMAP diet in prediabetes and diabetes?

Alzheimer’s disease is associated with characteristic gut metabolomic signatures

Using native microbes as chassis for transgene delivery in live bacterial therapeutics

New low-calorie sweetener could potentially have a prebiotic effect on the gut microbiome

The role of cellular or cytokine response and vaginal microbiome dysbiosis in the clearance, persistence, and recurrence of HPV infection

Using CRISPR to Lift the Lid on Probiotics

Gut-lung axis: Using commensal bacteria to reinforce mucosal immunity

Scientists manipulate good bacteria using CRISPR systems

Future SARS-CoV-2 vaccines could hijack commensal bacteria in the gut–lung axis to confer immunity

How is the microbiome of an infant influenced by mother's bacteria?

Probiotics do not improve unhealthy vaginal flora, study shows

Fecal microbiota transplant shows durable effect in treating irritable bowel syndrome

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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