All Probiotics, Prebiotics & Synbiotics articles
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FeaturesWhat can microbiology do for psychiatry
Explore the intersection of microbiology, mental disorders, and treatment.
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NewsResearchers develop dissolvable battery using probiotics
A new paper shows the potential of using probiotics — live microorganisms that offer health benefits when ingested but are otherwise harmless.
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CareersMeet the Global Ambassadors: our Q&A with Arsalan Zaidi
The Microbiologist gets to know our new Global Ambassador for Pakistan, Dr Arsalan Zaidi, who is Principal Scientist at the National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering.
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NewsResearch reveals that probiotics slow spread of deadly disease decimating Caribbean reefs
Scientists with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History have discovered that a bacterial probiotic helps slow the spread of stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) in already infected wild corals in Florida. The findings, published today in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science, reveal that applying the probiotic treatment ...
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NewsScientists unravel the growth regulation mechanisms of core human gut microbiota
Researchers conducted a large-scale analysis of gut microbiome data from Korean individuals and discovered that Akkermansia muciniphila, a top candidate for microbiome-based therapeutics, is not a single species but consists of four distinct subtypes.
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CareersAMI prizewinner Raquel Peixoto reveals how coral symbionts are key to tolerating rising temperatures
Marking World Coral Reef Day on June 1, AMI’s Rachel Carson Prize winner Professor Raquel Peixoto reveals how the ability of corals to tolerate rising temperatures is determined by the type of microorganisms that live inside them.
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NewsEngineered bacteria can deliver antiviral therapies and vaccines
New research demonstrates how specially engineered bacteria taken orally can operate as a delivery system for antiviral therapies and vaccines.
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NewsGut bacteria and acetate offer a great combination for weight loss
Researchers have discovered a new way to reduce obesity - supplying the gut with extra acetate reduces fat and liver mass in both normal and obese mice, as long as bacteria of the Bacteroides species is also present in the gut.
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NewsProbiotic supplementation may help reduce chemotherapy side effects in breast cancer
A new study shows that probiotics with seven strains have a potential effect in patients with breast cancer, especially in the improvement of common chemotherapy-related side effects such as fatigue and nausea.
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NewsResearch advances on ‘displacing’ antibiotic resistance gene from bacteria
Scientists have identified essential genetic code for a method called plasmid curing, which aims to ‘displace’ antibiotic resistance genes from bacteria.
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NewsStudy of facial bacteria could lead to probiotics that promote healthy skin
Researchers have revealed the dynamics of interactions between two dominant skin bacterial species in more detail than previously possible, shedding light on when and how new bacterial strains emerge on the skin of the face.
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NewsGut microbes could one day be deployed to tackle sleepless nights: review
Personalized pre/probiotic treatments could someday be used to support healthy sleep through stressful exam periods and menopause, a new review suggests.
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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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NewsProbiotic bacterial strain is more effective for treating a common intestinal infection
Given growing resistance to conventional treatments in the protozoan Giardia intestinalis, researchers are exploring the potential of the probiotic strain Lactobacillus johnsonii CNCM I-4884, patented by INRAE, MNHN and EnvA in 2015.
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NewsProbiotic may improve sleep quality: new research findings
A recent study has identified a potential new approach to managing sleep disorders. The research focuses on the role of S-adenosylmethionine (SAM)-producing probiotics in regulating sleep and circadian rhythms.
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NewsCorrecting imbalance with the gut microbiota after stroke could reduce brain inflammation
An imbalance in ligands, which are molecules produced by the body and the gut microbiota, can affect a key receptor protein that plays a role in brain inflammation after stroke, according to researchers.
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NewsAntibiotic exposure in infancy may boost Type 1 diabetes risk - but microbiota can help
Exposure to antibiotics during a key developmental window in infancy can stunt the growth of insulin-producing cells and may boost risk of diabetes later in life. But the research pinpoints specific microbes that may help those critical cells proliferate in early life.
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FeaturesUnder the microscope: the gut-brain axis
Research indicates that the trillions of microbes living in our gut significantly influence our cognitive abilities, emotional well-being, and decision-making processes. This fascinating connection, often called the gut-brain axis, has transformed our understanding of mental health and cognitive function.
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News2025 Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit to spotlight groundbreaking research
The 13th Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit, taking place March 15-16 in Washington, D.C., will reveal how cutting-edge research on gut microbiome science is being applied to clinical practice.
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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.