Microbiome News and Research

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Is vaginal microbiota transfer intervention for infants delivered by C-section beneficial to their neurodevelopment?

Researchers examined the impact of vaginal microbiota transfer on the neurodevelopment of infants born via cesarean section.

19 Jun 2023

Predatory bacteria could be used to purify water in the future, study suggests

In a unique study carried out in drinking water pipes in Sweden, researchers from Lund University and the local water company tested what would happen if chlorine was omitted from drinking water.

19 Jun 2023

Opentrons partners with Zymo Research to automate key microbiome chemistries on the Opentrons Flex™

Opentrons Labworks, Inc., a leader in lab automation and makers of accessible lab robotics and Zymo Research Corp, a life science reagent company, are collaborating to transform microbiome and metagenome analysis by fully automating comprehensive, end-to-end workflows from sample collection through library preparation on the Opentrons Flex.

From Opentrons 19 Jun 2023

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Research examines the impact of the Western diet on various aspects of health, including metabolism, inflammation, gut microbiota, cardiovascular health, mental health, and cancer. It provides insights into the effects of this dietary pattern on individuals and healthcare systems.

18 Jun 2023

Oral probiotic bacterial strain found to improve dry eye disease in animal model

In a study by a research group at Baylor College of Medicine, oral administration of a commercially available probiotic bacterial strain was found to improve dry eye disease in an animal model.

18 Jun 2023

Gut microbiota holds clues to predicting Alzheimer's risk

Gut microbiome alterations in preclinical Alzheimer's disease (AD) were investigated, revealing distinct taxonomic composition and potential markers of AD risk. These findings contribute to understanding AD pathology and offer insights into gut-derived markers for AD.

15 Jun 2023

$1.9 million grant awarded to explore the effect of antifungal drugs in Crohn's patients

Dr. Iliyan D. Iliev, an associate professor of immunology in medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, co-director of the Microbiome Core and a member of the Jill Roberts Institute for Research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at Weill Cornell Medicine, is the lead investigator on a grant to Weill Cornell Medicine from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to target pathogenic fungi in patients with Crohn's disease.

15 Jun 2023

Meat-free minerals: the mineral content, bioaccessibility, and bioavailability of iron and zinc vegetarian and vegan burgers

Researchers compared the mineral content and absorption of plant-based meat-free (vegan and vegetarian) burgers and beef burgers.

15 Jun 2023

Cerillo showcases wireless, scalable, off-the-shelf co-culture solution

Cerillo, a biotechnology company at the forefront of developing advanced research platforms for the study of the microbiome, will host demonstrations of the company’s new co-culture duet system at ASM Microbe 2023 from June 16-18th in Houston, Texas at booth #704.

From Cerillo 15 Jun 2023

Study finds altered gut bacteria in people with early signs of Alzheimer's disease

People in the earliest stage of Alzheimer's disease -; after brain changes have begun but before cognitive symptoms become apparent -; harbor an assortment of bacteria in their intestines that differs from the gut bacteria of healthy people, according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

14 Jun 2023

Vaginal seeding engrafts maternal bacteria in the bodies of cesarean section born neonates

Newborns delivered by cesarean section who are swabbed with the vaginal fluid of their mothers after birth have beneficial bacteria restored to their skin surface and stools, according to a new study.

14 Jun 2023

Unlocking the key to healthy aging: the influence of vitamin K on the diet-microbiome-health axis

Researchers explored how Vitamin K dietary supplementation could promote healthy aging.

14 Jun 2023

Connecting the inflammatory dots: Obesity, depression, and Alzheimer's linked by neuroinflammation

Obesity-induced neuroinflammation significantly contributes to the pathophysiology of depression and Alzheimer's disease. Targeting midlife stage for intervention is crucial to potentially prevent Alzheimer's pathology.

13 Jun 2023

Diets rich in fiber, plant protein, and unsaturated fat may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota involved in weight loss

Researchers evaluated the impact of diet patterns on the gut microbiome among obese individuals.

13 Jun 2023

Vaccine against deadly chytrid fungus shifts microbiome to make frogs more resilient to future exposure

A human or animal's microbiome -; the collection of often beneficial microorganisms, including as bacteria and fungi, that live on or within a host organism -; can play an important role in the host's overall immune response, but it is unclear how vaccines against harmful pathogens impact the microbiome.

11 Jun 2023

Microbiome News and Research

Latest Microbiome News and Research

Is vaginal microbiota transfer intervention for infants delivered by C-section beneficial to their neurodevelopment?

Predatory bacteria could be used to purify water in the future, study suggests

Opentrons partners with Zymo Research to automate key microbiome chemistries on the Opentrons Flex™

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Oral probiotic bacterial strain found to improve dry eye disease in animal model

Gut microbiota holds clues to predicting Alzheimer's risk

$1.9 million grant awarded to explore the effect of antifungal drugs in Crohn's patients

Meat-free minerals: the mineral content, bioaccessibility, and bioavailability of iron and zinc vegetarian and vegan burgers

Cerillo showcases wireless, scalable, off-the-shelf co-culture solution

Study finds altered gut bacteria in people with early signs of Alzheimer's disease

Vaginal seeding engrafts maternal bacteria in the bodies of cesarean section born neonates

Unlocking the key to healthy aging: the influence of vitamin K on the diet-microbiome-health axis

Connecting the inflammatory dots: Obesity, depression, and Alzheimer's linked by neuroinflammation

Diets rich in fiber, plant protein, and unsaturated fat may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota involved in weight loss

Vaccine against deadly chytrid fungus shifts microbiome to make frogs more resilient to future exposure

The BABY1000 study: chasing lifetime risk factors in prenatal and early postnatal life

Gut health boost: Functional foods and herbs show promise in tackling SARS-CoV-2 variants

Two studies spotlight intestinal T cells that could be targeted to prevent resistance to ICB cancer therapy

Study examines the combined toxicity of common environmental pollutants on the gut-brain axis

Shifting towards precision medicine for type 2 diabetes dietary management

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