Microbiome News and Research

Latest Microbiome News and Research

Bacterial toxin may fuel colorectal cancer metastasis

A toxin in the bacteria that's one of the most common causes of foodborne illness accelerates the spread of colorectal tumors to other parts of the body, a study led by UF Health Cancer Center researchers and international collaborators has found.

6 Dec 2024

MRI study offers new insights into celiac disease treatment

Experts have used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to better understand the impact a gluten free diet has on people with coeliac disease, which could be the first step towards finding new ways of treating the condition.

6 Dec 2024

International experts set framework for microbiota diagnostics

The gut microbiota might perhaps one day become a routine tool for the early diagnosis of many diseases and to guide treatment, but at present there is a lack of solid scientific evidence to support these claims.

6 Dec 2024

E.coli toxin-producing bacteria linked to bladder and bowel cancer

Certain intestinal bacteria are found more frequently in countries such as Norway than in a number of other countries and there is also a higher incidence of bladder cancer, bowel cancer and prostate cancer.

6 Dec 2024

New study links specific E. coli strains to higher cancer incidence rates

Higher rates of certain cancers in countries, such as the UK, may be linked to two particular strains of bacteria.

6 Dec 2024

Gut microbiome and brain evolution: New insights into energy allocation

Gut microbiota from primates with larger brains promotes glucose production and energy allocation for brain function, shedding light on metabolic strategies in evolution.

4 Dec 2024

Scientists uncover coffee's surprising effect on gut microbiota

Scientists reveal that coffee consumption influences gut microbiota composition, with a strong link to the bacterium Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus, independent of caffeine.

3 Dec 2024

How carrageenan affects insulin resistance

A randomized controlled trial found that carrageenan, a common food additive, may cause subclinical inflammation and insulin resistance in overweight individuals, mediated by gut permeability and inflammation. Effects were linked to BMI but not observed in non-overweight participants during short-term exposure.

3 Dec 2024

Gut microbes may have helped human ancestors develop larger brains

Brain tissue is among the most energetically costly in the body, and as a result, larger-brained mammals require more energy to support brain growth and maintenance.

3 Dec 2024

New food-grade natural solution created for tackling obesity

As obesity rates continue to rise, many are turning to prescription medicines like Ozempic for weight loss. But with significant side effects, accessibility and cost issues, alternatives are needed.

2 Dec 2024

Gut transit time and pH shape microbiome individuality and dietary responses

Scientists reveal gut transit time and pH as key drivers of microbiome and metabolic individuality, paving the way for personalized dietary strategies.

1 Dec 2024

Flaws in study design may limit detection of cognitive effects in diet trials

Researchers review the role of diet in preventing cognitive decline and dementia.

28 Nov 2024

Can fasting improve diabetes outcomes? Ramadan offers insights

A study during Ramadan shows intermittent fasting improves liver health, gut microbiota richness, and metabolic markers in T2DM patients. However, benefits fade quickly after fasting ends, highlighting the need for sustained interventions.

27 Nov 2024

Woman’s saliva could offer clues to stress and mental health during pregnancy

New research out of Michigan State University found that the number and type of microbes present in the saliva of pregnant women differ according to whether they are experiencing life stress and symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

27 Nov 2024

Study reveals how liver bile composition changes during enteric infections

Intestinal infections can change the composition of liver bile, leading to changes in immune function and gut bacteria, potentially helping fight off harmful bacteria .

26 Nov 2024

How breast cancer patients respond to tamoxifen may be linked to the gut microbiome

A new study has shown that variation in the microbiota of the human gut impacts the pharmacokinetics of tamoxifen and thus the effectiveness of the drug.

25 Nov 2024

Case Western Reserve secures $1.5 million NIH grant to improve bacterial vaginosis treatments

Bacterial vaginosis (BV), the most prevalent condition affecting the female reproductive system in women aged 15 to 44, is linked to such serious health risks as preterm birth, gynecological malignancies and sexually transmitted diseases.

25 Nov 2024

Freya Biosciences secures new investment to develop microbial immunotherapies for bacterial vaginosis

Freya Biosciences (Freya or the Company), a transatlantic biotech company specializing in women's health, today announces a $10.4 million strategic investment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (the foundation) with $1.4 million additional financing from current investor Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO).

25 Nov 2024

Probiotics shown to mitigate effects of toxic fire-retardant chemicals

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are fire-retardant chemicals that are found everywhere - upholstery, carpets, curtains, electronics, and even infant products.

23 Nov 2024

New initiative aims to explore diet’s role in lupus care

Lupus Therapeutics, the clinical affiliate of the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA), today announced a pioneering funding mechanism to address one of the most common questions about lupus clinical care and management.

22 Nov 2024