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New research reveals GPR31's role in immune response to gut infections

Researchers from Osaka University discover that the GPR31 path in 'gut surveillance' cells detects bacterial metabolites and triggers immune responses, opening new possibilities for drug development, vaccines, and probiotics to fight infections.

22 Oct 2024

Scientists discover gut microbiome differences in children with autism

Researchers found differences in gut bacteria between children with autism and typically developing children but caution that more research is needed to clarify these associations and their therapeutic potential.

20 Oct 2024

Researchers awarded $7 million to innovate probiotic treatments for lung infections

University of California San Diego and University of California Berkeley researchers have been awarded up to $7 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to conduct research under the PROTECT project -; Pro/Prebiotic Regulation for Optimized Treatment and Eradication of Clinical Threats.

10 Oct 2024

Exploring the role of gut microbes in the aging process

Aging is a universal and complex process affecting all organisms, characterized by several genetic hallmarks such as telomere attrition, genomic instability, and epigenetic changes.

9 Oct 2024

New framework established for defining prebiotics

The concept of prebiotics – defined as substrates that are selectively utilized by host microorganisms conferring a health benefit – was introduced in the scientific community nearly 30 years ago.

4 Oct 2024

Dietary zinc may reduce plasmid transfer in gut microbes

Genes responsible for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can spread from microbe to microbe through circular genetic material called plasmids, and this lateral transfer occurs in the gut.

3 Oct 2024

Diet and gut dysbiosis linked to rheumatoid arthritis

Review highlights how gut dysbiosis and dietary factors are linked to rheumatoid arthritis, influencing disease progression and inflammation. Researchers explore how specific diets may help modulate the gut microbiome to improve symptoms.

29 Sep 2024

Microbial biomarkers identified in lupus and IBD offer pathways for targeted therapies

Research connects gut microbiota to lupus and IBD, uncovering microbial markers and pathways that could inform targeted therapies for autoimmune disorders.

24 Sep 2024

Direct breastfeeding boosts microbial transfer to very-low-birth-weight infant guts

Researchers found that 30-40% of the very-low-birth-weight infant's gut microbiota came from the mother’s milk, and direct breastfeeding enhances microbial transmission despite antibiotic exposure.

18 Sep 2024

Impact of oxidative stress, gut, and diet on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder pathophysiology

Oxidative stress and gut microbiome interactions are key in ADHD pathogenesis, with diet playing a crucial role in managing symptoms and improving outcomes.

18 Sep 2024

Distinct gut bacteria identified in octogenarians linked to aging and health

Research reveals unique gut bacteria in Singaporean seniors, highlighting the microbiome's role in promoting healthier aging and reducing chronic disorders.

11 Sep 2024

Natural probiotic present in gut shortly after birth

Findings on neonatal gut microbiota reveal key Bifidobacteria species driving microbiome assembly and their potential in developing personalized probiotics.

10 Sep 2024

Study reveals key bacteria for developing personalized probiotics for newborns

Newborn babies have one of three pioneer bacteria in their gut shortly after birth, one of which could be used to develop new personalized infant therapeutic probiotics, researchers show.

6 Sep 2024

Fermented lingonberry juice shown to reduce inflammation and support gut health in IBD

Fermented lingonberry juice may help manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by modulating both the oral and gut microbiomes, reducing inflammation, and promoting beneficial bacteria.

2 Sep 2024

Should extremely preterm infants be given probiotics?

Researchers found that probiotics similarly impact the gut microbiome in extremely preterm infants as in very preterm infants, suggesting potential benefits for NEC prevention, but further research is needed.

26 Aug 2024

Unique strain of probiotic bacteria shows potential in combating inflammatory diseases

23 Aug 2024

Maternal gut bacteria linked to changes in fetal brain metabolism

The impact of Bifidobacterium breve's presence in the maternal gut during pregnancy on fetal brain metabolism.

23 Aug 2024

Probiotic offers protection against intestinal damage

There is a critical unmet need to help tighten and maintain a healthy intestinal barrier and treat a leaky gut. Researchers have now found that a unique strain of probiotic bacteria, Bifidobacterium bifidum BB1, enhances intestinal barrier function and protects against penetration of bacteria and various harmful agents in the intestine. The findings, detailed in an article in The American Journal of Pathology, published by Elsevier, can help advance the development of novel, targeted, naturally occurring probiotic therapy for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other inflammatory diseases, such as fatty liver disease or alcoholic liver disease, that are associated with a leaky or disordered intestinal barrier.

23 Aug 2024

Mother's gut bacteria during pregnancy promote healthy brain development in the fetus

A study in mice has discovered that the presence of Bifidobacterium breve bacteria in the mother's gut during pregnancy promotes healthy brain development in the fetus.

22 Aug 2024

The role of the gut microbiota in multiple sclerosis: A scientometric analysis reveals key research trends

Researchers examine the relationship between gut microbiota and multiple sclerosis.

21 Aug 2024

Probiotics News and Research

New research reveals GPR31's role in immune response to gut infections

Scientists discover gut microbiome differences in children with autism

Researchers awarded $7 million to innovate probiotic treatments for lung infections

Exploring the role of gut microbes in the aging process

New framework established for defining prebiotics

Dietary zinc may reduce plasmid transfer in gut microbes

Diet and gut dysbiosis linked to rheumatoid arthritis

Microbial biomarkers identified in lupus and IBD offer pathways for targeted therapies

Direct breastfeeding boosts microbial transfer to very-low-birth-weight infant guts

Impact of oxidative stress, gut, and diet on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder pathophysiology

Distinct gut bacteria identified in octogenarians linked to aging and health

Natural probiotic present in gut shortly after birth

Study reveals key bacteria for developing personalized probiotics for newborns

Fermented lingonberry juice shown to reduce inflammation and support gut health in IBD

Should extremely preterm infants be given probiotics?

Unique strain of probiotic bacteria shows potential in combating inflammatory diseases

Maternal gut bacteria linked to changes in fetal brain metabolism

Probiotic offers protection against intestinal damage

Mother's gut bacteria during pregnancy promote healthy brain development in the fetus

The role of the gut microbiota in multiple sclerosis: A scientometric analysis reveals key research trends

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