All Bifidobacterium articles
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NewsProbiotic bifidobacterium may boost cancer treatment and suppress tumors
A new review explores how bifidobacterium, a common probiotic found in the gut, may contribute to cancer prevention and therapy. The authors highlight the growing importance of gut health in cancer treatment and shed light on how bifidobacterium could complement standard cancer therapies.
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NewsUnderweight and unbalanced: Gut microbial diversity in underweight Japanese women
A study of underweight Japanese women reveals they showed reduced gut microbiota diversity and enrichment of taxa associated with inflammatory tendencies. The findings suggest that gut health is as important as caloric intake when it comes to addressing low body weight.
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NewsReview explores roles, mechanisms and applications of intra-tumoral microbiota in cancers
A recent review provides an overview of the hallmarks, roles, molecular mechanisms, and clinical applications of intra-tumoral microbiota in multiple human cancers.
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NewsCan a healthy gut microbiome help prevent childhood stunting?
Researchers find gut microbiome turnover in children is linked to poor growth outcomes, pointing to microbiome-based diagnostics for malnutrition.
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NewsBacterial genomes hold clues for creating personalized probiotics
A new study demonstrates the ability to predict the nutritional adaptations of Bifidobacterium strains by analyzing the distribution of hundreds of metabolic genes in thousands of Bifidobacterium genomes.
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NewsHow gut microbiota and isoflavones may alleviate geniposide hepatotoxicity
A study has shed light on the relationship between gut microbiota, isoflavones, and geniposide hepatotoxicity. Geniposide, used in many traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions, has shown potential hepatotoxic effects due to its metabolite genipin.
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NewsConsumption of ultra-processed foods by children up to one year old favors harmful bacteria in the gut
Analysis of the gut microbiota of more than 700 babies also showed that breastfeeding was a protective factor, mitigating the problem in those who consumed industrialized products. The study underscores the importance of breastfeeding.
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NewsProbiotics can dial down the blues, study finds
Taking probiotics can help reduce negative mood, according to a new research study. Their research also identifies traits of individuals who were more likely to benefit from probiotics.
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NewsNovel enzyme found in gut bacteria could revolutionize prebiotic research
Researchers have discovered a new β-galactosidase enzyme in a human gut bacterium that breaks down and synthesizes previously unexplored glycans, which have prebiotic capabilities to improve gut health.
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NewsLonger breastfeeding linked to blood-pressure lowering effects of certain infant gut bacteria
An observational study has found that infants who had more diverse bacteria in their gut had lower childhood blood pressure, and this protective association was stronger if they were breastfed for at least six months.
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NewsLactobacillus-dominated uterus significantly boosts pregnancy outcomes
Researchers analyzed recent studies on the reproductive microbiome and its effects on fertility. They found that a Lactobacillus-dominated (LD) uterine environment significantly improves pregnancy outcomes. Similarly, pregnancy success rates were higher in LD environments.
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NewsLong-term yogurt consumption tied to decreased incidence of certain types of colorectal cancer
A new study finds that yogurt consumption over time may protect against colorectal cancer through changes in the gut microbiome. Long-term consumption of two or more servings per week of yogurt was tied to lower rates of proximal colorectal cancer positive for Bifidobacterium.
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NewsMediterranean diet changes gut bacteria, boosting memory and cognition
A new study suggests the Mediterranean diet’s brain-boosting benefits may work by changing the balance of bacteria in the gut.
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NewsNew evidence links gut microbiome to chronic disease outcomes
A new review consolidates recent findings that demonstrate a causal role for the gut microbiome in the progression of multiple diseases, ranging from gastrointestinal conditions to immune-related and psychiatric disorders.
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NewsInfant gut microbiota development predicts future health
Infants’ gut microbiota development follows one of five predictable trajectories, significantly influenced by infant exposures, according to a new study. These are strong indicators of later health outcomes, including allergies, growth patterns, and infections.
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NewsBeyond gut health: prebiotics promise mental wellness
Research shows a prebiotic supplement can reduce inflammation. This could help with symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression in people with metabolic syndrome.
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NewsGut microbiome has central role in human aging
The gut microbiome holds a central role in human aging, influencing everything from metabolic function to immune health, a new review shows.
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NewsCranberry extracts could boost microbiota and counter cardiometabolic diseases
Cranberry extracts appear to improve intestinal microbiota and help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, according to a study that reported beneficial effects after only four days of use.
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NewsCocktails of antibiotics, probiotics and prebiotics hold promise in treating a common form of irritable bowel syndrome
Personalised “cocktails” of antibiotics, probiotics and prebiotics hold great promise in the treatment of a common form of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a new study suggests.
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NewsMicrobial signature of colorectal cancer-associated mutations identified in new study
Researchers have identified microbiota signatures associated with KRAS mutations in people diagnosed with colorectal cancer, suggesting that gut microbes may serve as a kind of non-invasive biomarker for identifying subtypes of CRC.