by Andreu Prados
The second phase of the Human Microbiome Project has recently been completed. Multi-omics of the gut microbial ecosystem has allowed for the discovery of new host-microbiome interactions that could help in precision medicine in those with IBDs and prediabetes.
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It’s unknown to what extent the microbiome may affect gene expression. In a new cell culture study, scientists succeeded in disentangling how gut microbiota composition drives changes in genes involved in colorectal cancer, obesity and inflammatory bowel diseases.
In his book Microbiology and Technology of Fermented Foods, Professor Robert Hutkins from the University of Nebraska (USA) analyzes the unique properties of fermented foods, including their potential health benefits.
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Being updated in gut microbiome research is a challenge even as a scientist or healthcare professional. Have a look at this new free online course instructed by Clara Belzer for learning more about how to distinguish fact from fiction about the role of the microbiome in health and disease.
by Cristina Sáez
A new study, published in Nature Communications, determines that the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in babies may come from their mothers, not only through childbirth but also through breastfeeding.
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Nowadays it’s difficult to keep abreast of everything that’s going on in probiotics and prebiotics research. Five of the world’s leading scientists in the field summarizes the clinical application and use in humans of prebiotics and probiotics.
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The ‘paleo’ diet is usually promoted as a means of improving gut health. But despite its popularity, new observational data reveal that individuals consuming this diet show a shift in their gut microbiota composition, along with increased serum trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) levels.
Personalized nutrition is still in its infancy but it is an increasingly important area of research that may one day help us better plan nutritional interventions to ensure a better response from patients.
by Andreu Prados
Inconsistent findings have been found regarding the role of gut microbiota in preterm infants. A new case-control study shows an increase in Enterobacteriaceae not bound to IgA in infants who develop necrotizing enterocolitis compared with healthy controls, which could drive the disease onset.
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Research over the last decade has shown the contribution of our gut microbiome in conditions apparently unrelated to the gut. Now scientists suggest that the gut microbiota may have a causal role in mediating disrupted insulin sensitivity and ovarian function in polycystic ovary syndrome.
