All Gianni Panagiotou articles
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NewsWhat microbes tell us about Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Using medical data from more than 1,200 people, specific microbiome signatures have been identified that allow precise prediction of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).
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NewsGut microbiome and tumor cachexia: New European research network
EU project ‘MiCCrobioTAckle’ aims to investigate the complex interactions between the gut microbiome and the human body in order to find ways of slowing down muscle breakdown in tumor cachexia, while promoting young scientists for microbiota medicine.
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NewsAspergillus fumigatus adapts to life in humans - and shapes their lung microbiome
Aspergillus fumigatus strains that infect humans have a significantly altered metabolism compared to other strains in the environment. At the same time, infection with the fungus leads to an apparent change in the human lung microbiome. Source: CDC Photomicrograph revealing ultrastructural morphology exhibited by the fungal organism Aspergillus ...
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NewsIntestinal bacteria influence the growth of fungi
The bacteria present in the intestine provide information about the quantities of fungi of the potentially disease-causing Candida genus - among them, surprisingly, are lactic acid bacteria that are known for their protective effect against fungal infections.