Our gut microbiota could be used as a marker to predict obesity or excess weight in children, according to a study led by researchers at Colorado University.
The gut microbiota modifies behavior in mice through affecting metabolism
13 Feb 2019by Karina Kaplun
According to a new study, the microbiome is among the factors that directly influence obesity. Others include environmental causes and genetic predisposition.
How we study the microbes living in our gut: a TEDMED talk by Dan Knights
16 Jan 2019by GMFH Editing Team
During the TEDMED conference held in California in 2017, microbiologist Dan Knights explored the main differences between the gut microbiota of people living in developing countries and those living in the United States.
The year 2018 is ending with major progress in gut microbiota research: do you want to know which are the 10 most popular articles of 2018 in Gut Microbiota for Health’s News Watch section?
What’s the science on resistant starch for weight loss? An interview with Dr. Laure Bindels
28 Nov 2018by Kristina Campbell
Studies by Dr. Bindels, a professor at KU Leuven, have focused on discovering whether it would be possible to extract health benefits from using complex carbohydrates such as resistant starch and prebiotics.
How the gut microbiota contributes to type 2 diabetes: What we already know
14 Nov 2018by Andrea Hardy
Alterations in the gut microbiota could prevent type 2 diabetes, with these changes playing a fundamental role in detecting both the condition and the onset of obesity.
YouTube channel Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell explains the different functions of gut bacteria, as well as their role in our overall health, whether they are co-operating in digesting food or protecting our immune system.
Assessing the hopes, the promises and also the threats of gut microbiota research
17 Sep 2018by Cristina Sáez
Gut microbiota research has grown exponentially during the last decade, in a field of study that ranges from gut microbiota composition to the prevention or onset of diseases.
Meet Patrice Cani, the scientist who wants to improve your health by using a probiotic
18 Jul 2018by GMFH Editing Team
Akkermansia muciniphila, a key bacterium in stimulating the immune response and metabolic health of the host, played a leading role at the 2018 edition of the Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit.
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.
