We at Gut Microbiota News Watch would like to share a list of the ten most popular articles on our blog over the past 12 months and we encourage you to join us in ushering in 2017.
Gut Microbiota News Watch is a section dedicated to expanding knowledge about gut microbiota’s importance for health and quality of life among the media and society in general. Using clear and easy-to-understand language, our aim is to keep our readers up-to-date on the latest facts and news about gut microbiota.
Spanish scientist awarded L’Oréal-UNESCO grant for her research into microbiota
21 Dec 2016by Cristina Sáez
Interview with Jaione Valle (born in Pamplona in 1977), who has just received a L'Oréal-UNESCO 'Women in Science' grant of €15,000 for her research into the biofilm formed by gut microbiota.
Scientists are investigating how ENS nerve cells communicate with brain neurons through the ‘gut-brain axis’.
Fatty acids in fermented dairy products may positively influence gut microbiota
7 Dec 2016by Cristina Sáez
A team of Italian researchers, led by Mariangela Caroprese, from the Department of the Sciences of Agriculture, Food and Environment, from the University of Foggia (Italy), publish a review on the impact of dairy products on the gut microbiota.
In the past decades, some studies have shed light on the importance of diet in reducing the risk of cancer.
The links between diet and immunity: Interview with Prof. Philip Calder (Part 2)
23 Nov 2016by Kristina Campbell
Whether it's chicken soup to help fight a cold or garlic to fortify against the flu, tradition has it that food can influence our immune response. But does this idea hold up scientifically?
Interview with Francisco Guarner and Gail Hecht: “How gut microbiota discoveries can impact our health”
16 Nov 2016by GMFH Editing Team
During the 5th Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit 2016, held in Miami, we had the opportunity to talk to Francisco Guarner.
Probiotics are ‘live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host’. In other words, these friendly bacteria work hard to improve your health.
Building a resilient immune system: Interview with Prof. Philip Calder (Part 1)
2 Nov 2016by Kristina Campbell
In the traditional view of your immune system, your body is a fortress that needs to be defended.
Stuart Turvey: “The first 100 days of life are key to train the immune system and the right bacteria are needed”
26 Oct 2016by Cristina Sáez
Around 20% of children population in Western countries have asthma, the most prevalent child chronic health condition.
