All Reproductive &Urinary Tract Microbiome articles – Page 4
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NewsResearch reveals ‘best approach’ for detection of maternal sepsis
A new study finds that placental swabs are ‘most effective’ in diagnosing maternal sepsis, findings that were described by research team as ‘very significant’ in helping choice of treatment for infections.
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NewsMicrobiome changes in body linked to kidney stone formation
A new study has found changes in the microbiome in multiple locations in the body are linked to the formation of kidney stones.
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NewsZinc shows promise as surprising emerging treatment for vaginal yeast infections
New research could one day pave the way for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections, by shedding new light on how microbes in the body absorb zinc.
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NewsScientists reveal what happens when the vaginal microbiome attacks
A new study examines why a common and seemingly benign condition of the vaginal microbiome - bacterial vaginosis - is linked to pregnancy loss, preterm birth and other health complications.
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NewsStudy reveals bias in AI tools when diagnosing women’s health issue
Machine learning algorithms designed to diagnose a common infection that affects women showed a diagnostic bias among ethnic groups, researchers have found.
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NewsSaudi Public Health Authority and BGI Genomics sign MoU to advance public health
BGI Genomics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Public Health Authority (PHA) to inject new impetus into the cause of public health in Saudi Arabia.
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NewsLink revealed between gut microbiota and prostate inflammation in aging men
A new study suggests that the gut microbiota can act to prevent or create an inflammatory microenvironment in the prostate gland.
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NewsArtificial bladders shine light on bugs that cause urinary tract infections
The first study to use a sophisticated human tissue model to explore the interaction between host and pathogen for six common species that cause urinary tract infections suggest that the ‘one size fits all’ approach is inadequate.
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NewsZika infection in pregnant macaques slows fetal growth
Zika virus infection in pregnant rhesus macaques slows fetal growth and affects how infants and mothers interact in the first month of life, according to a new study.
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NewsA mother mouse needs a diverse gut microbiome to form a healthy placenta
Pregnant mice with no gut microbiome or diminished microbiomes aren’t able to form the healthy placentas necessary for proper fetal development, but supplementing these mice with short-chain fatty acids promotes healthy placental development.
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NewsResearchers combat Zika-associated foetal abnormalities using microRNA
Researchers have studied how the Zika virus persists in the placenta for long periods of time and how to mitigate it.
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FeaturesA double-tap strategy for dislodging superbugs: combined use of phage and probiotics
How we can use a combined approach to therapy to overcome the challenges associated with each part of the whole.
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NewsResistant E. coli rises despite drop in ciprofloxacin use
Community circulation of ciprofloxacin-resistant E. coli paradoxically increased after six-year reduction in antibiotic prescriptions.
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NewsVaginal health bacterium offers a choice of strains for probiotic therapy
Different strains of a bacterium known as a determinant of vaginal health show a variety of colonising abilities and may offer a wider range of options for potential antimicrobial therapy.
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NewsMenstrual cups can help prevent infection and boost vaginal health
Teenage girls who were given menstrual cups were less likely to acquire certain kinds of vaginal infections and were more likely to have a healthy vaginal microbiome, a study has found.
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NewsRapid test for cystitis deploys phages to destroy pathogens
Scientists have developed a rapid test that employs the natural viral predators of bacteria, bacteriophages. The researchers also genetically modified the phages to make them more efficient at destroying the pathogenic bacteria.
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NewsProbiotic combo stops bacteria that cause toxic shock syndrome
A probiotic combination could reduce incidence of toxic shock syndrome, a rapid-onset, life-threatening disease associated with strains of Staphylococcus aureus.
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NewsBacterial protein may contribute to reduced fertility and birth defects
Scientists have published new findings that emphasize the crucial role of the urinary and genital tract microbiota in adverse pregnancy outcomes and genomic instability that originate in the womb during foetal development.
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NewsHigh-res map of the human placenta reveals COVID virus hideouts
Researchers have developed a high-resolution map of the human placenta visualizing an array of different immune microenvironments in healthy placentas from uninfected pregnancies, and those from pregnancies affected by COVID infections.
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NewsVaginal suppository with lactobacilli can prevent recurrent cystitis
Scientists find that administration of Lactobacilli could mitigate the differences in vaginal microbiota between women with and without recurrent cystitis.