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.
“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 investigate the ‘black box’ of bacterial effects on the brain and behaviour
18 Oct 2017by Kristina Campbell
Researchers at McMaster University (Canada) discover that antibiotics considerably alter our gut microbiota, affecting both the brain and behavior.
According to a recent study published in Science, some bacteria can protect newborn infants from the adverse effects of gastrointestinal infections.
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.
Prepare yourself: You are going to take an exciting and rare tour few humans have ever taken before. In fact, it is a grand tour you cannot access through any travel agency—it’s a journey into the human body.
One of the leading theories on the mechanisms that lead to obesity, based on evidence from both mouse and human models, incorporates both the gut microbiota and some inflammatory processes.
