All Gut Microbiome articles – Page 11
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NewsEarly life exposure to common chemical permanently disrupts gut microbiome
A study in mice finds that by significantly disrupting the gut microbiome, early life exposure to persistent organic pollutants influenced the development of metabolic disorder in adult mice.
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NewsNew evidence for a connection between antibiotic use and autoimmune diseases
A new connection has been revealed between depletion of gut bacteria caused by antibiotics and development of autoimmune diseases. Clearance of dead cells involves not only local signals from within a tissue but also distant signals from other parts of the body.
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NewsResearchers launch study into probiotics and prebiotics in bone health of older women
A clinical food trial will test whether a combination of probiotics and prebiotics will help in the management of bone health in women aged 60 years and above.
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NewsDo smells prime our gut to fight off infection?
A recent study shows that the nematode C. elegans reacts to the odor of pathogenic bacteria by preparing its intestinal cells to withstand a potential onslaught.
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NewsKeto diet reduces friendly gut bacteria and raises cholesterol levels
The ketogenic diet raises cholesterol levels, particularly in small and medium sized LDL particles, and alters gut microbiome composition, decreasing beneficial bacteria often found in probiotics, a new study reveals.
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NewsBacterial gut diversity improves the athletic performance of racehorses
The composition of gut bacteria of thoroughbred racehorses at one-month-old can predict their future athletic performance, according to a new study.
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NewsHoney added to yogurt supports probiotic cultures for digestive health
If you enjoy a bowl of plain yogurt in the morning, adding a spoonful of honey is a delicious way to sweeten your favorite breakfast food. It also supports the probiotic cultures in the popular fermented dairy product, according to two new studies.
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NewsResearchers receive 9.5 million grant to study relationship between polyphenol intake, Alzheimer’s and the brain-gut-microbiome system
UCLA Health researchers, in collaboration with researchers from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, have received a $9.5 million award to study the effects of polyphenols on cognitive health and the brain-gut microbiome system.
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NewsRVC awarded funding to investigate how methane-producing microbes colonise young calves
The Royal Veterinary College has been awarded £1,200,000 to explore how methane-producing microorganisms colonise the gastro-intestinal tract of calves in the first six weeks of life and how they impact the developing immune system.
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NewsMegamonas bacterium found to influence obesity risk
A recent study identifies a potential obesity-linked bacterium, Megamonas, from a large-scale cohort of obese individuals in China, illustrating how the bacterium degrades intestinal myo-inositol, enhances lipid absorption, and contributes to obesity.
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NewsGut microbes implicated in bladder cancer
A new study shows that gut bacteria can metabolise carcinogens and cause them to accumulate in distant organs, leading to tumour development.
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NewsStudy identifies protein that affects health of gut microbiota and response to bacterial infection
A new study shows how the presence of a specific protein called IL-22BP affects the composition of the gut microbiota and the body’s response to bacterial infection.
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FeaturesWhat a waste: poop and plastic in the study of purple martin microbiomes
Sometimes questions on conservation in research can take multiple forms.
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NewsFecal matter transplant helped patients with gastrointestinal cancers overcome resistance to immunotherapy treatment
Findings from a small, proof-of-concept clinical trial have suggested that fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) can boost the effectiveness of immunotherapy in a range of gastrointestinal cancers.
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NewsScientists pinpoint how a red seaweed reduces methane emissions from cows
New research into the microbiome of cattle rumen has implications for addressing a leading contributor to climate warming.
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NewsEarly life antibiotic increases risk of asthma: providing clues to a potential prevention adult asthma
Early exposure to antibiotics can trigger long term susceptibility to asthma, according to researchers who isolated a molecule produced by gut bacteria that in the future could potentially be trialed as a dietary supplement for children at risk of asthma.
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NewsPhage-derived enzyme targets biofilms to mitigate acute graft-versus-host disease
Scientists investigating acute graft-versus-host disease probe gut microbiome to detect presence of a bacteriophage-derived enzyme known as endolysin, exhibiting potent antibacterial activity specifically targeting E. faecalis.
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CareersA conversation at the forefront of human microbiome research
Yang Yue and Professor Alan Walker discuss everything from precision medicine and the omics approach, to challenges in the road ahead and the future of microbiome research.
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NewsResearchers develop new way for beneficial microbes to survive extreme conditions and space exploration
The team’s formulations allow microbial therapeutics to maintain their potency and function over time despite extreme temperatures, harsh manufacturing processes, and radiation exposure.
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News‘Unhealthy’ gut microbiome patterns linked to heightened risk of death after organ transplant
‘Unhealthy’ gut microbiome patterns are linked to a heightened risk of death after a solid organ transplant, finds new research.