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Composition of poplar tree microbiome changes dramatically over time, study finds

Recent work shows that the plant microbiome - the microorganisms in a plant and its immediate environment - influences plant health, survival, and fitness. The initial assembly of the microbiome is particularly important.

9 Jan 2022

Study shows probiotics can reduce symptoms of COVID-19 when taken post-exposure

A new study shows how a daily use of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) probiotic may protect against symptom development in instances when it is used as post-exposure prophylaxis within seven days after exposure to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.

7 Jan 2022

Bacterial biofilms use a developmental patterning mechanism seen in plants and animals

Over the past several years, research from University of California San Diego biologist Gürol Süel's laboratory has uncovered a series of remarkable features exhibited by clusters of bacteria that live together in communities known as biofilms.

7 Jan 2022

Researchers discover how oral bacteria increase vulnerability to infection

Researchers from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and their colleagues have discovered details of how proteins produced by oral epithelial cells protect humans against viruses entering the body through the mouth.

5 Jan 2022

New insights into how tiny bacteria from the environment have adapted to live inside humans

The microbes that live inside our mouths, collectively known as the oral microbiome, impact our overall health in many ways that are not yet fully understood.

4 Jan 2022

Eating human food profoundly impacts the microbiome of black bears

A recent study suggests that eating human food has a pronounced effect on the microbiome of black bears.

3 Jan 2022

High-fiber diet helps melanoma patients to respond better to immunotherapy

Melanoma patients receiving therapy that makes it easier for their immune system to kill cancer cells respond to treatment better when their diet is rich in fiber, according to a large, international research collaboration that includes the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy.

24 Dec 2021

Strains - not species - of gut bacteria may provide better insights into the microbiome

Every day, the billions of bacteria that inhabit your digestive system change; the food you eat, medications you take, and germs you're exposed to make some bacteria flourish more than others.

24 Dec 2021

High-fiber diet linked with improved survival and response to immunotherapy in melanoma patients

Dietary fiber and probiotics impact gut bacteria and immunotherapy responses in melanoma patients, a new study in patients shows.

24 Dec 2021

Are our bowel habits written in our DNA?

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Mauro D’Amato about how there could be clues about the regularity of bowel movements within our genes.

24 Dec 2021

Peto's paradox offers new insights into cancer risk across mammals

The cells in the body can be thought of as tiny archery targets, each vulnerable to the deadly arrow of cancer.

23 Dec 2021

Fiber-rich diet may help some melanoma patients to respond to immunotherapy

A diet rich in fiber may help some people being treated for melanoma respond to immunotherapy treatment by influencing the gut microbiome, according to a new study led by researchers at the Center for Cancer Research at the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

23 Dec 2021

New insights into how red meat-rich diet increases cardiovascular disease risk

A Cleveland Clinic-led study has revealed new insights into how a diet rich in red meat increases risk for cardiovascular disease. The findings were published in Nature Microbiology and build on more than a decade of research by lead author Stanley Hazen, MD, PhD.

23 Dec 2021

Newly discovered species of Enterococcus bacteria named after the John Innes Centre

A newly discovered species of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been named after the academic institute where it was identified – the John Innes Centre.

22 Dec 2021

People with IBD accumulate more fecal microplastics, study finds

Microplastics - tiny pieces of plastic less than 5 mm in length –– are everywhere, from bottled water to food to air. According to recent estimates, people consume tens of thousands of these particles each year, with unknown health consequences.

22 Dec 2021

Study reveals how gut bacteria can impact the course of neurological diseases

A New York-based, multi-institutional research team has found high levels of three toxic metabolites produced by gut bacteria in the cerebrospinal fluid and plasma samples of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.

21 Dec 2021

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

Environmental microbiome's impact on COVID-19 mortality

A new study published on the medRxiv* preprint server was based on the hypothesis that the environmental mycobiome (fungi) is a likely important factor in determining area-level variation in COVID-19 mortality.

19 Dec 2021

Scientists to explore the ‘cognobiome’ of soldiers using Microba’s analysis platform

Leading Australian universities will explore the ‘cognobiome’ of soldiers using Microba Life Science’s analysis platform to discover opportunities for improving cognitive and physiological performance.

16 Dec 2021

Eating before saliva collection may interfere with detection of SARS-CoV-2

A new study, published on the medRxiv* preprint server, has aimed to determine if children's diet impacts the detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus in saliva. Scientists performed diagnostic tests to detect this virus using real-time self-collected specimens provided by five healthy children. The samples were collected before and after eating selected foods. The specific time of collection of samples after eating were 0 minutes, 20 minutes, and 60 minutes after eating.

15 Dec 2021

Microbiome News and Research

Latest Microbiome News and Research

Composition of poplar tree microbiome changes dramatically over time, study finds

Study shows probiotics can reduce symptoms of COVID-19 when taken post-exposure

Bacterial biofilms use a developmental patterning mechanism seen in plants and animals

Researchers discover how oral bacteria increase vulnerability to infection

New insights into how tiny bacteria from the environment have adapted to live inside humans

Eating human food profoundly impacts the microbiome of black bears

High-fiber diet helps melanoma patients to respond better to immunotherapy

Strains - not species - of gut bacteria may provide better insights into the microbiome

High-fiber diet linked with improved survival and response to immunotherapy in melanoma patients

Are our bowel habits written in our DNA?

Peto's paradox offers new insights into cancer risk across mammals

Fiber-rich diet may help some melanoma patients to respond to immunotherapy

New insights into how red meat-rich diet increases cardiovascular disease risk

Newly discovered species of Enterococcus bacteria named after the John Innes Centre

People with IBD accumulate more fecal microplastics, study finds

Study reveals how gut bacteria can impact the course of neurological diseases

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

Environmental microbiome's impact on COVID-19 mortality

Scientists to explore the ‘cognobiome’ of soldiers using Microba’s analysis platform

Eating before saliva collection may interfere with detection of SARS-CoV-2

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