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Children raised in rural areas have better regulated immune systems

Children raised in rural environments who spend a lot of time outdoors with some exposure to animals grow to have better regulated immune systems than children living in urban environments, a new study has found.

3 Aug 2023

How does the Mediterranean Diet impact the gut microbiome and cognitive performance African American obese adults?

The effects of the Mediterranean Diet (Med Diet) and intentional weight loss (IWL) on the gut microbiome.

2 Aug 2023

The impact of medicinal plants on the gut microbiome in cancer

Researchers evaluate the associations between medicinal plants, the gut microbiome, and cancer.

2 Aug 2023

Does COVID-19 increase the risk of future gastrointestinal disorders?

Scientists review existing literature to examine the association between acute COVID-19 and the incidence of gastrointestinal symptoms.

2 Aug 2023

Maintaining regular sleep patterns may improve gut health

New research has found irregular sleep patterns are associated with harmful bacteria in your gut.

1 Aug 2023

Genomic sequencing: A key tool for responding to pandemics

Many of the answers for effectively responding to a pathogen lie in its genome.

1 Aug 2023

Boston College researcher receives grant to study role of gut microbes in Type 1 diabetes

Boston College Assistant Professor of Biology Emrah Altindis has received a two-year, $275,000-grant from the Beatson Foundation to explore the role of gut microbes and viruses triggering the autoimmunity of Type 1 diabetes.

1 Aug 2023

Study highlights metabolite targets for depression prevention that are easily modifiable through diet interventions

Researchers used a UHPLC and mass spectrometry-based Metabolon platform to identify and characterize circulating metabolites associated with depression.

1 Aug 2023

How did trends in invasive bacterial diseases change during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Researchers analyzed the surveillance data submitted by the Invasive Respiratory Infection Surveillance Consortium.

1 Aug 2023

The role of vitamins, minerals, and intestinal microbiota in heart disease development in adults and children

Researchers discuss how certain minerals and vitamins impact the development and progression of CVDs in adults and children.

31 Jul 2023

New reference database Greengenes2 improves reproducibility of microbiome studies

Two leading sequencing techniques are no longer at odds, thanks to an international effort led by scientists at University of California San Diego.

27 Jul 2023

Mealworm protein slows weight gain and improves metabolic health in mice

As the global population grows under a changing climate, the urgency to find sustainable protein sources is greater than ever. Plant-based "meat" and "dairy" products may be popular, but they're not the only environmentally friendly meat alternatives.

26 Jul 2023

NIAID awards $13.7 million grant to investigate multidrug resistant organisms in nursing homes

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has awarded a $13.7 million, five-year grant to a team of researchers to investigate multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs) in nursing homes throughout the United States.

25 Jul 2023

Menstrual cups could be a game-changer for women's health

Many girls in low- and middle-income countries struggle to buy products to manage their periods, which can cause them to skip school. So, ensuring they have access to menstrual products is critical.

25 Jul 2023

Comparing the caries-preventing effect of a fluoride-free, hydroxyapatite toothpaste and a toothpaste with sodium fluoride

The study aimed to compare the caries-preventing effect of a fluoride-free, hydroxyapatite toothpaste and toothpaste with sodium fluoride.

25 Jul 2023

Microbiome News and Research

Latest Microbiome News and Research

Children raised in rural areas have better regulated immune systems

How does the Mediterranean Diet impact the gut microbiome and cognitive performance African American obese adults?

The impact of medicinal plants on the gut microbiome in cancer

Does COVID-19 increase the risk of future gastrointestinal disorders?

Maintaining regular sleep patterns may improve gut health

Genomic sequencing: A key tool for responding to pandemics

Boston College researcher receives grant to study role of gut microbes in Type 1 diabetes

Study highlights metabolite targets for depression prevention that are easily modifiable through diet interventions

How did trends in invasive bacterial diseases change during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic?

The role of vitamins, minerals, and intestinal microbiota in heart disease development in adults and children

New reference database Greengenes2 improves reproducibility of microbiome studies

Mealworm protein slows weight gain and improves metabolic health in mice

NIAID awards $13.7 million grant to investigate multidrug resistant organisms in nursing homes

Menstrual cups could be a game-changer for women's health

Comparing the caries-preventing effect of a fluoride-free, hydroxyapatite toothpaste and a toothpaste with sodium fluoride

The link between constipation and cognitive decline

Bibliometric analysis reveals research trends connecting Alzheimer's disease and the gut microbiome

Probiotic may help prevent cognitive decline during aging

Arming phages with heterologous effectors paves the way for successful UTI treatment

Do probiotics supplements really make a difference during antibiotic treatment? Probably not, says research

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