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Revolutionizing critical care: the potential of gut microbiota therapeutics

The curative potential and limitations of gut microbiome-based therapeutics in critical illnesses.

13 Nov 2023

Probiotics paired with metformin could be a game-changer in type 2 diabetes control

Probiotic supplementation shows promise in managing type 2 diabetes by improving glycemic control, particularly when combined with metformin, although results vary based on probiotic composition and regimen.

6 Nov 2023

Japanese study uncovers protective role of nasal microbiome in eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis

Like other countries in the world, Japan has witnessed a worrisome increase in the prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) over the last decade.

6 Nov 2023

Research reveals both protective and harmful gut microbiota associated with sleep apnea risk

The causal relationship between gut microbiota, associated metabolites, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

30 Oct 2023

Fungi used to produce food products have potential probiotic effects on gut inflammation

Many fungus strains have been used and selected by the food industry for their capacities to ferment, produce flavors or produce heterologous molecules.

26 Oct 2023

Engineered bacteria could offer new treatment for hypertension

Scientists at The University of Toledo have proven that engineered bacteria can lower blood pressure, a finding that opens new doors in the pursuit of harnessing our body's own microbiome to treat hypertension.

24 Oct 2023

Plant microorganisms from fruit and vegetables boost gut diversity

Bacterial diversity in the gut plays an important role in human health. The crucial question, however, is where are the sources of this diversity? It is known that an important part of the maternal microbiome is transferred to the baby at birth, and the same happens during the breastfeeding period via breast milk.

24 Oct 2023

Biofilm probiotic effective in preventing necrotizing enterocolitis in piglet model

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a debilitating and deadly condition that affects infants who were born preterm.

24 Oct 2023

The intricate interplay of stress, quality of life, and gut microbiota in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients

Researchers investigated the relationship between quality of life (QOL), stress, and gut microbiota in patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer.

24 Oct 2023

Study adds two new strains to the list of potential antihypertensive probiotics

An estimated 40% of the global adult population have high blood pressure, or hypertension, which puts people at risk of cardiovascular disease and other dangerous health conditions.

19 Oct 2023

Microplastics in preschoolers: Investigating exposure, diet, and gut microbiota

Microplastic (MP) concentrations in the feces of preschoolers.

16 Oct 2023

How does nutrition influence osteoarthritis prevention and management?

The influence of nutrition on osteoarthritis (OA).

16 Oct 2023

Supercharge your kale juice: Fermentation ramps up antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powers

Fermenting kale juice with Limosilactobacillus strains boosts its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, according to a new study in the journal Antioxidants. The research suggests that this bacteria-enhanced juice could offer enhanced health benefits, including elevated levels of beneficial phytonutrients like quercetin and kaempferol.

15 Oct 2023

Engineered bacteria deliver synthetic targets to solid tumors

For several years, researchers have been successfully using chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells to target specific antigens found on blood cells as a cure for patients with leukemia and lymphoma.

12 Oct 2023

Do prebiotics and probiotics positively impact cardiovascular and renal health?

The benefits of consuming nutrients, prebiotics, and probiotics to enhance cardiovascular and renal health.

11 Oct 2023

Breast milk microbiome changes after COVID-19 vaccination, linked to enhanced infant protection

Study explored the association between BNT162b2 vaccine-induced antibodies and the breast milk microbiome in 49 breastfeeding mothers, revealing that post-vaccination alterations in the microbiome were linked to humoral protection against SARS-CoV-2.

9 Oct 2023

Can discrimination fuel obesity?

Researchers have identified a potential link between experiences of discrimination and increased obesity risk by examining neural responses to food cues and gut metabolites. The study reveals that discrimination may influence unhealthy food choices, potentially disrupting the brain-gut connection, and suggests brain-targeted treatments or dietary changes as potential interventions.

8 Oct 2023

Study identifies potential new way to protect premature babies from deadly infection

Premature babies in neonatal care units are extremely vulnerable, and susceptible to life-threatening infections.

4 Oct 2023

Double-layer polysaccharide hydrogel overcomes challenges of probiotic delivery

In a groundbreaking study, a research team led by Changhu Xue and Xiangzhao Mao from the Ocean University of China has developed a remarkable double-layer polysaccharide hydrogel (DPH) that promises to revolutionize the field of intestine-targeted oral delivery of probiotics.

28 Sep 2023

Yeast in the gut linked to Crohn's disease inflammation, opening new doors for treatment

New study in Nature Medicine links yeast cells in the gastrointestinal tract to abnormal immune responses causing inflammation in Crohn's disease patients. The research suggests that these yeast-reactive T-cells could be a potential therapeutic target, offering new avenues for treatment.

27 Sep 2023

Probiotic News and Research

Latest Probiotic News and Research

Revolutionizing critical care: the potential of gut microbiota therapeutics

Probiotics paired with metformin could be a game-changer in type 2 diabetes control

Japanese study uncovers protective role of nasal microbiome in eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis

Research reveals both protective and harmful gut microbiota associated with sleep apnea risk

Fungi used to produce food products have potential probiotic effects on gut inflammation

Engineered bacteria could offer new treatment for hypertension

Plant microorganisms from fruit and vegetables boost gut diversity

Biofilm probiotic effective in preventing necrotizing enterocolitis in piglet model

The intricate interplay of stress, quality of life, and gut microbiota in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients

Study adds two new strains to the list of potential antihypertensive probiotics

Microplastics in preschoolers: Investigating exposure, diet, and gut microbiota

How does nutrition influence osteoarthritis prevention and management?

Supercharge your kale juice: Fermentation ramps up antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powers

Engineered bacteria deliver synthetic targets to solid tumors

Do prebiotics and probiotics positively impact cardiovascular and renal health?

Breast milk microbiome changes after COVID-19 vaccination, linked to enhanced infant protection

Can discrimination fuel obesity?

Study identifies potential new way to protect premature babies from deadly infection

Double-layer polysaccharide hydrogel overcomes challenges of probiotic delivery

Yeast in the gut linked to Crohn's disease inflammation, opening new doors for treatment

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Probiotic News and Research

Latest Probiotic News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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