A new stool biomarker for multiple sclerosis: gut bacteria’s role in disease progression
13 May 2025by Manon Oliero
New research suggests that changes in the ratio between two common gut bacteria could be associated with symptom severity in people with multiple sclerosis. While more studies are needed, the findings point to a potential microbial marker for monitoring the disease.
What causes IBS pain? Intestinal immune activation emerges as a new culprit
29 Apr 2025by GMFH Editing Team
This new infographic offers a visual summary of the immune system’s emerging role in IBS-related gut pain. It also highlights how immune responses may drive symptoms and explores the science behind food-related triggers.
New clues into how gut microbes help regulate cholesterol and fat metabolism
5 Mar 2025by Mónica Quinzo
Gut microbiota plays a role in cholesterol metabolism by influencing bile acid production. Recent research has identified a microbial process that helps maintain metabolic balance and prevent fat accumulation. Understanding this interaction may provide insights into metabolic health and disease prevention.

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What happens in the gut doesn’t stay in the gut: the gut-organ axes at work
25 Jun 2025by GMFH Editing Team
Emerging studies support the relationship between the human gut microbiome and organ function outside the gut. Find out more about the knowns and unknowns on how the gut communicates with other parts of the body, involving the gut, the brain, the lungs, the skin, and even the heart, and why it matters to your health.
How what you eat, the medications you take, and where you live shape your gut microbiota
11 Jun 2025by Giovana Martucelli
Over two intense days of conference, specialists shared the latest research findings and their experiences in both research and clinical practice, exploring how everyday factors influence the composition of the gut microbiota and impact our health. Here, we bring you the key insights from the event.
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New findings in mice reveal a key role of intestinal dendritic cells in normalizing behavior after initial microbial colonization
26 Jun 2025by Premysl Bercik
While the gut microbiome differs between patients with IBS and healthy controls, the precise mechanisms underlying the initial phase of microbial-host interactions are not fully understood. New findings in mice identify a critical role of intestinal dendritic cells’ activation and migration in impacting brain neuroplasticity.
Emerging research suggests a complex interaction between the gut microbiome and endometriosis. Recent studies have begun to explore the impact of dietary interventions on endometriosis.
Clinical translation of microbiome research: takeaways from the 2025 GMFH Summit
16 May 2025by Andreu Prados
The 13th Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit took place 15-16 March 2025 in Washington, D.C., and it focused on advances in microbiome research to diagnose, prevent, and manage gastrointestinal and extra-intestinal conditions. Find out more about the most valuable takeaways from the event.