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Altering gut microbiome may be potential treatment option for PCOS

Symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome improved with exposure to healthy bacteria in the gut, according to a study in a mouse model of this common women's endocrine disorder.

25 Mar 2019

Age-related changes to gut microbiome have adverse impact on vascular health, study shows

Why do blood vessels naturally stiffen and degrade as we age, boosting cardiovascular disease risk? New University of Colorado Boulder research has identified a surprising new culprit--and it lives in your gut.

20 Mar 2019

Bifodan and Aalborg University announce foundation of Probiotic Research Initiative

Bifodan A/S together with Aalborg University is pleased to announce the foundation of the Probiotic Research Initiative.

7 Mar 2019

Stressed IBS sufferers exhibit a distinctive microbial signature in the gut

People who suffer from stress-related Irritable Bowel Syndrome have a distinctive microbial signature in their gut.

5 Mar 2019

Frog-skin bacteria more diverse in cold and variable temperature regions, finds study

Amphibians are victims of lethal skin-disease epidemics. In the first global-scale study, researchers from 31 universities and research centers, including the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), collected skin bacteria from more than 2,300 healthy frogs and salamanders from 12 countries to describe microbes on a wide range of host animals to improve knowledge of the distribution of frog-skin bacteria, known to be important in maintaining amphibian health.

22 Feb 2019

Study opens new avenue for treating ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease

An international study led by the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) and the National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) has found that Lactobacillus bacteria present in the intestinal microbiota interact with immune system cells to strengthen the intestinal barrier.

31 Jan 2019

Researchers identify effects of nanoparticles on intestinal microorganisms

The intestinal microbiome is not only key for food processing but an accepted codeterminant for various diseases. Researchers led by the University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz identified effects of nanoparticles on intestinal microorganisms.

29 Jan 2019

Researchers identify effects of nanoparticles on intestinal microorganisms

The intestinal microbiome is not only key for food processing but an accepted co-determinant for various diseases. Researchers led by the University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz identified effects of nanoparticles on intestinal microorganisms.

29 Jan 2019

New study finds change in complex sugars found in breastmilk of women taking probiotic

The complex sugars found in human breastmilk, long believed to be fixed in their composition, may change in women who are taking probiotics, according to new research from the University of Rochester Medical Center.

23 Jan 2019

CIRCLES kicks-off: From microbiome research to healthier and sustainable foods

Microbes offer an untapped potential and could be the key to a better and healthier living. Yet, research and innovation developments on microbiomes remain scarce.

14 Jan 2019

Gut microbes play important role in protecting against arsenic toxicity, research shows

Research conducted at Montana State University shows that microbes in the human gut play an important role in protecting against arsenic toxicity, a problem that affects an estimated 200 million people who are exposed to arsenic through contaminated drinking water.

4 Jan 2019

Probiotics may offer therapeutic benefits for biopolar patients

A new study has shown that probiotics may serve as a potential therapeutic approach to bipolar disorder and other psychiatric conditions.

13 Dec 2018

The effect of probiotics on intestinal flora of premature babies

According to our current understanding, intestinal microflora has a considerable effect upon our health. The initial colonization with bacteria directly after birth could be of significant importance for the development of the intestinal flora, which then accompanies us throughout our entire lives.

13 Dec 2018

New platform for metagenomic analysis

A team of developers from Skolkovo, ITMO University and MIPT presented an online service called Knomics-Biota, which allows for a comprehensive study of intestinal microbiome genetic data.

27 Nov 2018

Live probiotics can change existing gut flora and alter immune response

New research published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics demonstrates that 'good' bacteria in the live probiotic SymproveTM can successfully reach and colonize the gut, where they go on to change the existing gut flora. They are also capable of modifying immune response.

20 Nov 2018

Expert suggests ways to control uncomfortable vaginal symptoms in diabetic women

With approximately 9.7 million women in the U.S. suffering with diabetes and almost 50 million U.S. adults with prediabetes, most of the women are experiencing uncomfortable vaginal symptoms like recurrent yeast and bacterial infections, vaginal dryness, reduced sexual interest, and painful intercourse that can adversely affect quality of life.

15 Nov 2018

Multi-strain probiotic helps reduce chemotherapy-induced diarrhea in cancer patients

A high concentration of multi-strain probiotic helps to reduce mild to moderate episodes of chemotherapy-induced diarrhea in cancer patients, according to results of a phase II/III study in India.

22 Oct 2018

Study finds link between refined soluble fibers, gut microbiota and liver cancer

Many of the processed foods we find on grocery store shelves have been loaded up with highly refined soluble fibers such as inulin, a popular probiotic that recently received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to be marketed as health-promoting.

19 Oct 2018

Probiotic/antibiotic combination could eradicate drug-resistant bacteria

In the fight against drug-resistant bacteria, MIT researchers have enlisted the help of beneficial bacteria known as probiotics.

17 Oct 2018

Good bacterium in probiotic digestive supplements helps eliminate Staphylococcus aureus

A new study from National Institutes of Health scientists and their Thai colleagues shows that a "good" bacterium commonly found in probiotic digestive supplements helps eliminate Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria that can cause serious antibiotic-resistant infections.

11 Oct 2018

Probiotic News and Research

Latest Probiotic News and Research

Altering gut microbiome may be potential treatment option for PCOS

Age-related changes to gut microbiome have adverse impact on vascular health, study shows

Bifodan and Aalborg University announce foundation of Probiotic Research Initiative

Stressed IBS sufferers exhibit a distinctive microbial signature in the gut

Frog-skin bacteria more diverse in cold and variable temperature regions, finds study

Study opens new avenue for treating ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease

Researchers identify effects of nanoparticles on intestinal microorganisms

Researchers identify effects of nanoparticles on intestinal microorganisms

New study finds change in complex sugars found in breastmilk of women taking probiotic

CIRCLES kicks-off: From microbiome research to healthier and sustainable foods

Gut microbes play important role in protecting against arsenic toxicity, research shows

Probiotics may offer therapeutic benefits for biopolar patients

The effect of probiotics on intestinal flora of premature babies

New platform for metagenomic analysis

Live probiotics can change existing gut flora and alter immune response

Expert suggests ways to control uncomfortable vaginal symptoms in diabetic women

Multi-strain probiotic helps reduce chemotherapy-induced diarrhea in cancer patients

Study finds link between refined soluble fibers, gut microbiota and liver cancer

Probiotic/antibiotic combination could eradicate drug-resistant bacteria

Good bacterium in probiotic digestive supplements helps eliminate Staphylococcus aureus

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