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MD Anderson and Federation Bio collaborate to design and manufacture a synthetic microbial consortium

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Federation Bio today announced a strategic collaboration to design and manufacture a complex, synthetic microbial consortium with the goal of expanding the number of cancer patients who respond to immunotherapy.

1 Feb 2023

How eating patterns and nutritional intake affects the management of type 2 diabetes

The main goal of this review is to provide evidence-based dietary guidelines for patients looking to manage their diabetes.

1 Feb 2023

Researchers devise a novel potential IBD treatment strategy that eliminates pathogenic T cells and encourages the proliferation of regulatory T cells

Researchers investigated the CAMCI strategy as an immunotherapeutic option for inflammatory bowel disease.

31 Jan 2023

Study finds link between tumor microbiome and immune system in sarcoma patients

In a significant new study, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have uncovered a link between a patient's microbiome and their immune system that can potentially be used to improve the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma.

30 Jan 2023

Microbial polyphenols in Mediterranean diet improve cardiovascular health

Researchers observe a robust association between urinary phenolic metabolites, Mediterranean diet adherence, and a healthier cardiovascular status.

29 Jan 2023

Study shows improved host health by modulating intestinal microbiota

Researchers presented intestinal microbiota modulation as a probable therapeutic option for diseases such as Crohn’s disease (CD).

26 Jan 2023

Altered gut microbiome plays a major role in the progression of endometriosis in animal model

About 196 million women worldwide suffer from endometriosis, a condition that typically causes pelvic pain and infertility.

25 Jan 2023

Prenatal pollution exposure may negatively impact neurodevelopment in child's early life

Toddlers whose moms were exposed to higher levels of air pollution during mid- to late-pregnancy tend to score lower on measures of cognition, motor coordination and language skills, according to new University of Colorado Boulder research.

25 Jan 2023

Researchers refute scientific claims that human fetuses harbor live bacteria

Scientific claims that babies harbor live bacteria while still in the womb are inaccurate, and may have impeded research progress, according to University College Cork researchers at APC Microbiome Ireland, a world-leading Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre, which led a perspective published today (16.00 hrs GMT 25TH January) in the prestigious journal Nature.

25 Jan 2023

Few simple adjustments to your daily diet can help reduce heart disease risk

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women, with half of all Americans (47%) qualifying for at least one of the three key risk factors (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking cigarettes).

25 Jan 2023

Ospemifene and systemic hormone therapy improve vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms, study suggests

As women age, they are more susceptible to vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse because of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA).

25 Jan 2023

Scientists demonstrate how microbiome and feeding patterns impact circadian rhythms in the gut

A study published in the journal PNAS reveals that the gut microbiome stabilizes the synchronization between gut and brain circadian rhythms.

24 Jan 2023

Transient gut infection influences hosts’ adaptation to nutrient restriction

Transient gut infection not only promotes white adipose tissue expansion and host weight gain but also optimizes host metabolism for carbohydrates.

23 Jan 2023

Novel method makes genetic analyses possible for all regions of the intestine

With its length and multitude of folds and protrusions, the intestine represents the largest contact surface between our body and the food taken up from the outside.

23 Jan 2023

Study reviews mechanistic data on new methods of allergy prevention and treatment

In a recent article published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers reviewed the cause and the underlying pathophysiology of allergic diseases.

23 Jan 2023

New resource of digital microbes created with focus on drug metabolism

Researchers at University of Galway associated with APC Microbiome Ireland, a world-leading SFI Research Centre, have created a resource of over 7,000 digital microbes – enabling computer simulations of how drug treatments work and how patients may respond.

20 Jan 2023

Comprehensive profiling of human-to-human oral and intestinal microbial transmission

Researchers identified widespread bacterial strain sharing among humans (>10 million sharing instances) with distinctive patterns of transmission including vertical transmission, transmission within households, and the population.

20 Jan 2023

Gut bacterial community found to be less diverse in people with irritable bowel syndrome

People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have lower bacterial diversity in the intestine than do healthy people, according to a team of Korean investigators.

19 Jan 2023

New research draws attention to the effects of deep meditation on gut health

Researchers investigated the effects of long-term traditional Tibetan Buddhist meditation on the gut microbiome's structural characteristics. Additionally, they screened microbes in the gut microbiota for insights into their biochemical indices and functionality.

19 Jan 2023

Immunological interactions between asthma, obesity, and the microbiota

This study summarizes the mechanisms associated with obesity-aggravated asthma.

18 Jan 2023

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Latest Microbiome News and Research

MD Anderson and Federation Bio collaborate to design and manufacture a synthetic microbial consortium

How eating patterns and nutritional intake affects the management of type 2 diabetes

Researchers devise a novel potential IBD treatment strategy that eliminates pathogenic T cells and encourages the proliferation of regulatory T cells

Study finds link between tumor microbiome and immune system in sarcoma patients

Microbial polyphenols in Mediterranean diet improve cardiovascular health

Study shows improved host health by modulating intestinal microbiota

Altered gut microbiome plays a major role in the progression of endometriosis in animal model

Prenatal pollution exposure may negatively impact neurodevelopment in child's early life

Researchers refute scientific claims that human fetuses harbor live bacteria

Few simple adjustments to your daily diet can help reduce heart disease risk

Ospemifene and systemic hormone therapy improve vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms, study suggests

Scientists demonstrate how microbiome and feeding patterns impact circadian rhythms in the gut

Transient gut infection influences hosts’ adaptation to nutrient restriction

Novel method makes genetic analyses possible for all regions of the intestine

Study reviews mechanistic data on new methods of allergy prevention and treatment

New resource of digital microbes created with focus on drug metabolism

Comprehensive profiling of human-to-human oral and intestinal microbial transmission

Gut bacterial community found to be less diverse in people with irritable bowel syndrome

New research draws attention to the effects of deep meditation on gut health

Immunological interactions between asthma, obesity, and the microbiota

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