Have a look at our infographic to learn how a dysfunctional intestinal barrier may play a role in the development of gastrointestinal diseases.
A new study has confirmed that certain oral bacteria can travel to the intestine and alter the balance of the gut microbiota, leading to the development of chronic intestinal diseases.
“Meet Your Microbiome” – An Educational Video for Learning about Gut Microbiota
7 Feb 2018by GMFH Editing Team
The following video, produced by SciShow, shows the most recent research into gut microbiota and hot topics such as Clostridium difficile infection and fecal microbiota transplantation, as well as inflammatory bowel disease, dysbiosis, and probiotics.
Scientists discover a possible link between gut microbiota and autoimmune diseases
31 Jan 2018by Cristina Sáez
A new study performed on mice by researchers from Spain and Canada has found that gut bacteria may play a role in protecting us from inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and specifically ulcerative colitis.
Study shows “just in case” antibiotics in late pregnancy may have health consequences for offspring
13 Sep 2017by Kristina Campbell
Researchers at the UChicago Medicine have found that antibiotics given to mothers just before and after giving birth resulted in gut microbiota dysbiosis and immune system changes.
The effect of treating Crohn’s disease on the gut microbiota varies considerably [from one child to another]
24 Feb 2016by Cristina Sáez
The findings of a new study published in Cell Host and Microbe and led by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania could suggest new strategies for diagnosing and treating IBD in young patients.
Genes are only one part of how IBD arises. The other parts are less clear, but equally important in the quest to understand how to prevent and treat these conditions. A new report, Gut microbiota and inflammatory bowel disease, published by the Gut Microbiota for Health Experts Exchange platform and edited by Professors Philippe Marteau and Harry Sokol, gives an overview of the new theories on the disordered physiology of IBD.
Breast milk ingredient “trains” gut to provide lifelong improved health
19 May 2014by GMFH Editing Team
In the latest study, scientists have focused their attention on a specific ingredient of maternal milk, which is an antibody called SIgA.
