A recent meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials (RCTs), led by Dr Maria García-Romero from the National Institute of Pediatrics in Mexico, supports the use of synbiotics for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD).
Gut Microbiota Research & Practice is a section dedicated to promoting knowledge-sharing and debate among researchers, scientists and healthcare professionals. You will find a selection of discussions about articles from scientific literature as well as other content including interviews with experts, event reports, and special publications.
The latest advances regarding the link between Prevotella genus, diet and its impact on host health
11 Feb 2016by Andreu Prados
The predominant genera in the human colonic microbiota are Bacteroides and Prevotella, which belong to the major phyla Bacteroidetes.
Unhealthy eating habits at the weekend may be as bad for the gut microbiota as a regular unhealthy diet
9 Feb 2016by Andreu Prados
Both weekend binges and chronic overconsumption of energy-rich food may lead to similar detrimental effects on gut microbiota, according to researchers from the University of New South Wales in Australia.
A recent review by Julie Pfeiffer and Herbert Virgin suggests that studying the interactions between the enteric virome, other microbes in the microbiota and host genes could be a useful tool with therapeutic benefits.
We would like to share some exciting news with you. We are happy to announce the launch of the new Gut Microbiota for Health website! After several months of hard work and dedication, we are delighted to officially announce the release of our new home page today.
Gut Microbiota for Health is pleased to bring you its "Year at a Glance 2015" document, which covers the important developments in gut microbiota science in 2015!
What was the hottest topic in gut microbiota science this year? Many experts would say it was the study of interactions between gut microbiota and the immune system.
Gut microbiota and Immunity: A selection of content from the Gut Microbiota for Health Experts Exchange 2015
19 Jan 2016by Paul Enck
We are pleased to introduce another issue of our « Best of » series! What was the hottest topic in gut microbiota science this year? Many experts would say it was the study of interactions between gut microbiota and the immune system.
The latest revelation in human gut microbiome research is the gut bacterial profiles of fifteen tribal populations representing four geographic regions (Assam, Telangana, Manipur and Sikkim) from India.
Peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux, and other gastrointestinal disorders are often treated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).