by Andreu Prados
While the most popular microbiota you may have heard about is that of the gut, the vagina has a microbiota too. Find out more about the relationship between the two and why taking care of the gut microbiota matters for the vaginal microbiota.
Scientists have started to investigate the role gut microbiota might play in either protecting against COVID-19 or on the contrary in increasing vulnerability to severe symptomatic disease. Any conclusions would be highly relevant to preventing increased mortality among elderly nursing home residents.
From the moment we are conceived until we are 1000 days old, nutrition and gut microbiota play an essential role in laying the foundations of our health later in life.
by Andreu Prados
An interview with Dr. Rob Knight, founding Director of the Center for Microbiome Innovation at the University of California San Diego, on the occasion of World Microbiome Day 2019, discussing how microbes could help mitigate the rise in antibiotic resistance.
Any alteration in gut microbiota composition can have health consequences, with the appearance of conditions such as asthma or allergies.
Have a look at our infographic to learn how a dysfunctional intestinal barrier may play a role in the development of gastrointestinal diseases.
Regular use of probiotics in infants and children can significantly reduce the need for antibiotic treatment during childhood, which, in turn, would slow down the development of antibiotic resistance.
Want to know what bifidobacteria can do for you or how you can increase their number? This infographic will help you learn about these key bacteria and why they are so important for your gut health.
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.
by 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.
