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Plant microorganisms from fruit and vegetables boost gut diversity

Bacterial diversity in the gut plays an important role in human health. The crucial question, however, is where are the sources of this diversity? It is known that an important part of the maternal microbiome is transferred to the baby at birth, and the same happens during the breastfeeding period via breast milk.

24 Oct 2023

Biofilm probiotic effective in preventing necrotizing enterocolitis in piglet model

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a debilitating and deadly condition that affects infants who were born preterm.

24 Oct 2023

The intricate interplay of stress, quality of life, and gut microbiota in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients

Researchers investigated the relationship between quality of life (QOL), stress, and gut microbiota in patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer.

24 Oct 2023

Study adds two new strains to the list of potential antihypertensive probiotics

An estimated 40% of the global adult population have high blood pressure, or hypertension, which puts people at risk of cardiovascular disease and other dangerous health conditions.

19 Oct 2023

Microplastics in preschoolers: Investigating exposure, diet, and gut microbiota

Microplastic (MP) concentrations in the feces of preschoolers.

16 Oct 2023

How does nutrition influence osteoarthritis prevention and management?

The influence of nutrition on osteoarthritis (OA).

16 Oct 2023

Supercharge your kale juice: Fermentation ramps up antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powers

Fermenting kale juice with Limosilactobacillus strains boosts its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, according to a new study in the journal Antioxidants. The research suggests that this bacteria-enhanced juice could offer enhanced health benefits, including elevated levels of beneficial phytonutrients like quercetin and kaempferol.

15 Oct 2023

Engineered bacteria deliver synthetic targets to solid tumors

For several years, researchers have been successfully using chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells to target specific antigens found on blood cells as a cure for patients with leukemia and lymphoma.

12 Oct 2023

Do prebiotics and probiotics positively impact cardiovascular and renal health?

The benefits of consuming nutrients, prebiotics, and probiotics to enhance cardiovascular and renal health.

11 Oct 2023

Breast milk microbiome changes after COVID-19 vaccination, linked to enhanced infant protection

Study explored the association between BNT162b2 vaccine-induced antibodies and the breast milk microbiome in 49 breastfeeding mothers, revealing that post-vaccination alterations in the microbiome were linked to humoral protection against SARS-CoV-2.

9 Oct 2023

Can discrimination fuel obesity?

Researchers have identified a potential link between experiences of discrimination and increased obesity risk by examining neural responses to food cues and gut metabolites. The study reveals that discrimination may influence unhealthy food choices, potentially disrupting the brain-gut connection, and suggests brain-targeted treatments or dietary changes as potential interventions.

8 Oct 2023

Study identifies potential new way to protect premature babies from deadly infection

Premature babies in neonatal care units are extremely vulnerable, and susceptible to life-threatening infections.

4 Oct 2023

Double-layer polysaccharide hydrogel overcomes challenges of probiotic delivery

In a groundbreaking study, a research team led by Changhu Xue and Xiangzhao Mao from the Ocean University of China has developed a remarkable double-layer polysaccharide hydrogel (DPH) that promises to revolutionize the field of intestine-targeted oral delivery of probiotics.

28 Sep 2023

Yeast in the gut linked to Crohn's disease inflammation, opening new doors for treatment

New study in Nature Medicine links yeast cells in the gastrointestinal tract to abnormal immune responses causing inflammation in Crohn's disease patients. The research suggests that these yeast-reactive T-cells could be a potential therapeutic target, offering new avenues for treatment.

27 Sep 2023

Promising potential of probiotics and their byproducts for targeting antibiotic-resistant bacteria

The use of probiotics and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) against multi-drug-resistant (MDR) bacteria.

27 Sep 2023

Brazilian fruits positively impact gut health and chronic disease prevention

The influence of Brazilian native fruits and their by-products on human intestinal microbiota.

21 Sep 2023

Customized diets: The future of disease management revealed in gut study

The interactions between individual diets and the gut microbiome.

13 Sep 2023

Could your gut microbiome shape your teenage years? New study dives into the lifelong health impact

Research explores how the gut microbiota impacts critical areas of adolescent development, including mental health, metabolism, and skeletal growth. It suggests that understanding these interactions could lead to microbiome-based treatments for optimal growth and maturation.

7 Sep 2023

A type of gut bacteria may protect against the development of obesity and type-2 diabetes

Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan have discovered a type of gut bacteria that might help improve insulin resistance, and thus protect against the development of obesity and type-2 diabetes.

31 Aug 2023

High-fiber diets may help control the adverse effects of antibiotic treatments on beneficial gut microbiota

The role of diet in controlling the structure and function of the gut via chemical environment modulation.

30 Aug 2023

Probiotic News and Research

Latest Probiotic News and Research

Plant microorganisms from fruit and vegetables boost gut diversity

Biofilm probiotic effective in preventing necrotizing enterocolitis in piglet model

The intricate interplay of stress, quality of life, and gut microbiota in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients

Study adds two new strains to the list of potential antihypertensive probiotics

Microplastics in preschoolers: Investigating exposure, diet, and gut microbiota

How does nutrition influence osteoarthritis prevention and management?

Supercharge your kale juice: Fermentation ramps up antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powers

Engineered bacteria deliver synthetic targets to solid tumors

Do prebiotics and probiotics positively impact cardiovascular and renal health?

Breast milk microbiome changes after COVID-19 vaccination, linked to enhanced infant protection

Can discrimination fuel obesity?

Study identifies potential new way to protect premature babies from deadly infection

Double-layer polysaccharide hydrogel overcomes challenges of probiotic delivery

Yeast in the gut linked to Crohn's disease inflammation, opening new doors for treatment

Promising potential of probiotics and their byproducts for targeting antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Brazilian fruits positively impact gut health and chronic disease prevention

Customized diets: The future of disease management revealed in gut study

Could your gut microbiome shape your teenage years? New study dives into the lifelong health impact

A type of gut bacteria may protect against the development of obesity and type-2 diabetes

High-fiber diets may help control the adverse effects of antibiotic treatments on beneficial gut microbiota

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

Probiotic News and Research

Latest Probiotic News and Research

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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