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Poop-based test predicts postoperative infections in liver transplant patients

In a new study, researchers at the University of Chicago were able to predict postoperative infections in liver transplant patients by analyzing molecules in their poop.

15 Dec 2023

Protective bacterial communities consume the nutrients to starve out pathogens

The human gut is home to hundreds of different bacterial species collectively known as the gut microbiome.

15 Dec 2023

Researchers develop a framework to identify potentially hidden genetic contributors to disease

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) on patient blood samples are useful for identifying the genetic basis of blood cell traits and their links to common diseases.

14 Dec 2023

New study advances understanding of prebiotics in nutrition and gut health

A groundbreaking study led by David Berry and Alessandra Riva from the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has significantly advanced our understanding of prebiotics in nutrition and gut health.

14 Dec 2023

Scientists unlock secret to repairing malnourished children's guts

A clinical trial reported in 2021 and conducted by a team of researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research in Dhaka, Bangladesh, showed that a newly designed therapeutic food aimed at repairing malnourished children's underdeveloped gut microbiomes was superior to a widely used standard therapeutic food.

13 Dec 2023

New study unpacks the hidden power of breastfeeding

Breastfeeding, even partially alongside formula feeding, changes the chemical makeup - or metabolome - of an infant's gut in ways that positively influence brain development and may boost test scores years later, suggests new CU Boulder research.

13 Dec 2023

Synbiotic formula shows promise in reducing long COVID symptoms

Study finds that the synbiotic preparation SIM01 significantly reduces post-acute COVID-19 syndrome symptoms in patients, including fatigue, memory issues, and gastrointestinal distress, indicating its potential as a treatment for long COVID.

11 Dec 2023

Study explores the intricate gut-brain-liver connection and its impact on health

Study reviews the gut-brain-liver axis, revealing the complex interplay between these organs in health and disease and the implications for therapeutic interventions, focusing on how gut microbiota affects liver and brain health.

10 Dec 2023

Flaxseed lignans found to influence gut microbiome and breast cancer risk

A new study demonstrates that the human gut microbiome may be a factor in breast health. Lifestyle and diet have long been known to affect human health.

7 Dec 2023

Can oral contraceptive therapy improve the vaginal microbiome in women with PCOS?

The impact of the contraceptive medication-induced change in hormonal levels on the vaginal microbiome.

7 Dec 2023

Identification of avoidable risk factors for Parkinson’s Disease

Avoidable risk factors for Parkinson’s Disease (PD).

7 Dec 2023

New biomarker for inflammatory bowel disease identified through reverse metabolomics

In recent years, microbiome research has started to shift its focus from the microbes themselves to the molecules they produce.

5 Dec 2023

How dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, impact gut microbiota and overall human health

Preclinical and clinical data to analyze gut microbial alterations in various dietary conditions.

5 Dec 2023

Simple bean diet intervention demonstrates significant prebiotic effects

The impact of incorporating canned navy beans into the regular diet for eight weeks.

5 Dec 2023

Vegan diet outperforms omnivorous in cardiometabolic health, twin study reveals

In a JAMA Network Open study, researchers found that an eight-week vegan diet intervention in adult identical twins led to significant improvements in cardiometabolic health, including reduced LDL cholesterol and fasting insulin levels, compared to an omnivorous diet.

4 Dec 2023

UVA researchers discover how Lactobacillus may help prevent depression and anxiety

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how Lactobacillus, a bacterium found in fermented foods and yogurt, helps the body manage stress and may help prevent depression and anxiety. The findings open the door to new therapies to treat anxiety, depression and other mental-health conditions.

4 Dec 2023

Weight loss leads to dynamical changes in brain function and gut microbiome

Worldwide, more than one billion people are obese. Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers. But permanently losing weight isn’t easy: complex interactions between body systems such as gut physiology, hormones, and the brain are known to work against it. One method for weight loss is intermittent energy restriction (IER), where days of relative fasting alternate with days of eating normally.

4 Dec 2023

Gut microbe Lactobacillus found to bolster stress resilience, new study reveals

Study demonstrates that the gut microbe Lactobacillus helps maintain normal levels of the cytokine interferon-gamma (IFNγ), providing protection against stress-induced disruptions in a mouse model. The findings suggest Lactobacillus's crucial role in building resilience to environmental stressors, highlighting its potential in treating mood disorders.

3 Dec 2023

Navy beans may improve gut health and metabolism in colorectal cancer survivors

Incorporating navy beans into the diet of colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors has the potential to positively impact both gut and host health by modulating markers linked to obesity and disease, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

30 Nov 2023

Microbiome-derived molecules combat anxiety and depression caused by methamphetamine

This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, discusses how gut microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acids ameliorate methamphetamine-induced depression- and anxiety-like behaviors in a Sigmar-1 receptor-dependent manner.

30 Nov 2023

Microbiome News and Research

Latest Microbiome News and Research

Poop-based test predicts postoperative infections in liver transplant patients

Protective bacterial communities consume the nutrients to starve out pathogens

Researchers develop a framework to identify potentially hidden genetic contributors to disease

New study advances understanding of prebiotics in nutrition and gut health

Scientists unlock secret to repairing malnourished children's guts

New study unpacks the hidden power of breastfeeding

Synbiotic formula shows promise in reducing long COVID symptoms

Study explores the intricate gut-brain-liver connection and its impact on health

Flaxseed lignans found to influence gut microbiome and breast cancer risk

Can oral contraceptive therapy improve the vaginal microbiome in women with PCOS?

Identification of avoidable risk factors for Parkinson’s Disease

New biomarker for inflammatory bowel disease identified through reverse metabolomics

How dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, impact gut microbiota and overall human health

Simple bean diet intervention demonstrates significant prebiotic effects

Vegan diet outperforms omnivorous in cardiometabolic health, twin study reveals

UVA researchers discover how Lactobacillus may help prevent depression and anxiety

Weight loss leads to dynamical changes in brain function and gut microbiome

Gut microbe Lactobacillus found to bolster stress resilience, new study reveals

Navy beans may improve gut health and metabolism in colorectal cancer survivors

Microbiome-derived molecules combat anxiety and depression caused by methamphetamine

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