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New study reports key steps towards development of acne vaccine

A new study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology reports important steps that have been taken towards the development of an acne vaccine.

29 Aug 2018

Study uncovers link between gut bacteria and 'hedonic eating'

A study of 63 healthy people showed that those with elevated microbiome levels of the metabolite indole -; produced when gut bacteria break down the amino acid tryptophan -; had stronger function and connectivity in specific areas of the brain's reward network.

24 Aug 2018

Scientists develop probiotic 'cocktail' derived from infant feces

Probiotics seem to be everywhere these days - in yogurt, pickles, bread, even dog food. But there's one place that may surprise you: There are probiotics in dirty diapers.

23 Aug 2018

Scientists create universal blood type using enzymes from gut bacteria

Scientists have discovered enzymes from species of the gut microbiome that can convert A and B blood types into the universal type O.

21 Aug 2018

Understanding How Antibodies Shape the Gut Microbiome

Dr. Keiichiro Suzuki discusses the importance of IgA in the human body, and his recent research study, which showed that IgA interacts with the gut microbiome and promotes the growth of healthy bacteria.

20 Aug 2018

Bacterial activity in child's mouth may serve as biomarkers for autism spectrum disorder

New research suggests that shifts in the bacteria within a child's mouth could provide objective biomarkers for identifying autism spectrum disorder.

17 Aug 2018

Researchers win multi-million Euro award to conduct research into liver disease

A team of researchers from the School of Immunology and Microbial Sciences and the Dental Institute has secured a multi-million Euro award to conduct research into liver disease.

16 Aug 2018

New approach identifies genes that help microbes to survive in the human gut

Trillions of tiny microbes and bacteria live in your gut, each with their own set of genes. These gut microbes can have both beneficial and harmful effects on your health, from protecting you against inflammation to causing life-threatening infections.

10 Aug 2018

Dietary carbohydrates linked to increased risk of osteoarthritis

Do your knees ache? According to new findings from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, your diet could be a culprit.

9 Aug 2018

Study to examine whether modulating gut bacteria can improve cardiac function in heart failure patients

A clinical study called the GutHeart Trial is poised to examine the potential relationship between the bacterial composition of the gut and inflammatory and metabolic pathways in the cardiovascular system.

9 Aug 2018

Study: Potential new class of drugs may lower heart disease risk by targeting gut microbes

Cleveland Clinic researchers have designed a potential new class of drugs that may reduce cardiovascular risk by targeting a specific microbial pathway in the gut.

7 Aug 2018

Probiotic use could result in disorienting brain fogginess and rapid belly bloating

Probiotic use can result in a significant accumulation of bacteria in the small intestine that can result in disorienting brain fogginess as well as rapid, significant belly bloating, investigators report.

6 Aug 2018

Consuming crickets can help support growth of beneficial gut bacteria, clinical trial shows

Valerie Stull was 12 when she ate her first insect. "I was on a trip with my parents in Central America and we were served fried ants," she says. "I remember being so grossed out initially, but when I put the ant in my mouth, I was really surprised because it tasted like food -- and it was good!"

3 Aug 2018

University of Tennessee researchers use Vitl's Lu-mini in watermelon snow research project

Vitl Life Science Solutions – a member of the ITL Group – has built a reputation for developing products that deliver class leading performance in a laboratory setting – the company can now add glacial research to their list.

From Vitl Life Science Solutions 1 Aug 2018

Eating high fiber foods may decrease effects of stress on gut and behavior

Eating high fiber foods may reduce the effects of stress on our gut and behavior, according to new research published in The Journal of Physiology.

1 Aug 2018

Researchers show how microbes from diverse subway travelers mix throughout the day

Every day, the hundred-mile-long Hong Kong subway system serves nearly five million people commuting from as far away as mainland China.

1 Aug 2018

Researchers discover novel antibiotic from leaf of common weed

Researchers working on an SNSF project have discovered novel, antibiotically active chemical substances in a previously rarely explored site: the leaf of a common field weed.

27 Jul 2018

Softening agents added to drinking water may amplify risk of pathogen release

Many city drinking water systems add softening agents to keep plumbing free of pipe-clogging mineral buildup. According to new research, these additives may amplify the risk of pathogen release into drinking water by weakening the grip that bacteria - like those responsible for Legionnaires' disease - have on pipe interiors.

26 Jul 2018

Common foods found to cause large glucose spikes in healthy people

The amount of glucose circulating in the blood changes throughout the day and night and it is influenced by the food we eat, activity, hormones, health, and more.

26 Jul 2018

New research reveals how gut bacteria and lipid metabolism may affect AD, other brain diseases

BIOCRATES Life Sciences AG, a global leader in targeted metabolomics, reported today the Alzheimer’s Disease Metabolomics Consortium’s new breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research, which connects the Gut-Liver-Brain axis in the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). During the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, Chicago, USA, researchers reported new data on how gut bacteria and lipid metabolism may influence AD.

26 Jul 2018

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Latest Microbiome News and Research

New study reports key steps towards development of acne vaccine

Study uncovers link between gut bacteria and 'hedonic eating'

Scientists develop probiotic 'cocktail' derived from infant feces

Scientists create universal blood type using enzymes from gut bacteria

Understanding How Antibodies Shape the Gut Microbiome

Bacterial activity in child's mouth may serve as biomarkers for autism spectrum disorder

Researchers win multi-million Euro award to conduct research into liver disease

New approach identifies genes that help microbes to survive in the human gut

Dietary carbohydrates linked to increased risk of osteoarthritis

Study to examine whether modulating gut bacteria can improve cardiac function in heart failure patients

Study: Potential new class of drugs may lower heart disease risk by targeting gut microbes

Probiotic use could result in disorienting brain fogginess and rapid belly bloating

Consuming crickets can help support growth of beneficial gut bacteria, clinical trial shows

University of Tennessee researchers use Vitl's Lu-mini in watermelon snow research project

Eating high fiber foods may decrease effects of stress on gut and behavior

Researchers show how microbes from diverse subway travelers mix throughout the day

Researchers discover novel antibiotic from leaf of common weed

Softening agents added to drinking water may amplify risk of pathogen release

Common foods found to cause large glucose spikes in healthy people

New research reveals how gut bacteria and lipid metabolism may affect AD, other brain diseases

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