The bacteria that make up our gut microbiota lead a very active social life: they communicate and collaborate with each other, but also compete and keep each other in check. To a great extent, our health depends on this communication between them and with our cells. Hence, understanding how they relate to each other will be key to advancing toward the personalized medicine of the future.
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.
A new study by scientists from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg demonstrates which bacteria are responsible for some of these effects.
Can our gut microbiota contribute to the effect healthy foods have on us?
20 Jan 2016by GMFH Editing Team
In a study of almost 1000 participants, the results of which were published in November in Cell, scientists found that each person metabolises food very differently and that our gut microbiota has some say in this huge variability between individuals.
Reduced microbial diversity in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea
13 Jan 2016by GMFH Editing Team
Stomach pain, flatulence, bloating, discomfort. These are just some of the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a chronic condition affecting more than 10% of the population with highest impact in women.
Two months to go until the 5th Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit. Let’s warm up with a video report on the last edition: GMFH 2015
5 Jan 2016by GMFH Editing Team
The science community’s increasing interest in the bacteria found in our guts and the important role they play in our health led to the success of previous editions, held in Evian, Madrid, Miami and Barcelona. This year, it’s Miami’s turn once again, with the event being held on 5 and 6 March.