Have a look at this “2017 Year at a glance” report and learn more about the year’s key findings.
Gut microbiota at a young age contribute to multiple sclerosis development in mice
4 Jan 2018by Andreu Prados
A recent study has found that gut microbiota dysbiosis is involved in the initiation and progression of MS during young adulthood in mice.
What do we know about the link between chronic fatigue syndrome and the gut microbiome?
6 Dec 2017by Kristina Campbell
A 2017 study adds to previous research focused on identifying a biological parameter that allows for diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome through our gut microbiota.
New hypothesis: ‘All healthy microbiomes are similar; each dysbiotic microbiome is dysbiotic in its own way’
13 Nov 2017by Kristina Campbell
Random variation may occur in microbiota community composition—and compared to baseline, the microbiota may become more varied and unstable.
Gut microbiota composition is associated with the simultaneous use of multiple drugs in hospitalized older adults
6 Nov 2017by Andreu Prados
Previous studies have found that ageing is related to decreased gut microbiota diversity and increased opportunistic pathogens together with a low-grade inflammatory state, which may lead to an increased morbidity and frailty. By contrast, long-lived people appear to have a
Contributors to gut microbiome diversity: Diet versus body mass index
30 Oct 2017by Kristina Campbell
A new research project carried out by scientists in Alabama and Ohio (USA) concludes that diet may be a critical factor in gut microbiota dysbiosis.
GMFH to take part in the 21st International Congress of Nutrition (ICN)
18 Sep 2017by GMFH Editing Team
Gut Microbiota for Health is pleased to announce its participation at the 21st International Congress of Nutrition (ICN).
Gut microbiome diversity appears more influenced by diet than body mass index
14 Sep 2017by Paul Enck
A new study has found that gut microbiome diversity is more influenced by a Westernized diet than a high body mass index.
A 2016 review, led by Dr. Mark S. Riddle from the Enteric Diseases Department at the Naval Research Center in Silver Spring (USA) and Dr. Bradley A. Connor from the Department of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and The New York Center for Travel and Tropical Medicine in New York (USA) explores the role of the human gut microbiome in travellers’ health.
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s could have a direct relationship with the intestine and, therefore, with our gut microbiota as well, says neurologist and leading researcher in the field, Filip Scheperjans.