Bifidobacteria are increasingly studied as a marker of gut health across a lifetime. In this interview, microbiome researcher Sudarshan Shetty explains what shapes them, how they change with age, and what diet can do.
Rethinking diet and the gut microbiome in IBD: from risk to treatment and beyond
28 May 2026by GMFH Editing Team
The role of diet and the gut microbiome in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) continues to evolve, from shaping disease risk to supporting treatment strategies. In this interview with Richard Hansen and Chen Sarbagili, we discuss key misconceptions, emerging evidence, and what the future may hold for microbiome-based approaches in IBD.
The management of disorders of gut-brain interaction based on their causes was a central topic addressed at NeuroGASTRO 2025. In this video interview, Dr. Javier Santos delves into the role of mast cells in postprandial symptoms and the present and future of microbiome-based interventions for bowel disorders.
The gut microbiome puzzle and probiotics in primary care patients with IBS
16 Feb 2026by GMFH Editing Team
Gut microbiome-related interventions for the management of disorders of gut-brain interaction were on the agenda of NeuroGASTRO 2025. In this video interview, Dr. Juan M. Mendive delves into the role of the gut microbiome for improving outcomes of primary care patients with IBS.
Our shared microbiome: How microbes connect health, people, and the planet
2 Dec 2025by GMFH Editing Team
In this video interview, Dr. Mireia Vallès-Colomer explains how our microbiome is formed, shared, and transmitted throughout life — and why understanding these microbial connections is key for human and planetary health.
Mission: Microbiome, a new novel that makes microbiome research accessible to the general public
9 Jul 2025by GMFH Editing Team
The human microbiome has captured the interest of researchers and the lay public. Patrick Veiga's new novel, Mission: Microbiome – Metchnikoff’s Legacy, explores how gut microbiome research could pave the way for better planetary health, from the first probiotics to groundbreaking innovations poised to transform the future of medicine and nutrition.
Exploring the microbiome with Joël Doré: protecting our microbial world
31 May 2023by GMFH Editing Team
Joël Doré's TEDx talk provides a compelling argument for why we need to pay attention to our gut microbiota and take steps to protect it. Discover the importance of the microbiome for human and planetary health through his fascinating presentation.
Looking back, moving forward: a decade of Gut Microbiota for Health through the eyes of our experts
6 Mar 2023by GMFH Editing Team
The GMFH expert committee members have been an essential part for the project’s growth over the past decade. Don’t miss our latest video where you can hear about their favorite GMFH memories!
Clues provided by the microbiota-gut-brain connection may help improve IBS diagnosis and management
2 Jan 2023by GMFH Editing Team
Dr. James Versalovic updates what we know so far about the contribution of an altered gut microbiota to the development of the IBS and the available science-backed tools for relieving symptoms.
Lifestyle management for type 2 diabetes: it’s all about what’s inside
30 Nov 2022by GMFH Editing Team
Dr. Stéphane Schneider explains what recent studies have shown regarding the importance of taking care of what you eat for preventing or better controlling type 2 diabetes through the gut microbiome.
