Jane A. Foster, associate professor at McMaster University, reveals gut microbiota’s potential for discovering new ways of diagnosing and understanding brain-related disorders.
What scientists could learn by studying the microbial exposures and gut microbiota of astronauts
26 Apr 2017by Kristina Campbell
A study of astronauts’ gut microbiota brings to light a possible inconvenience when all microbes are removed, as this endangers the gut microbiota and, thus, the astronauts’ health.
A new study has confirmed previous observations that gut microbes change with age and can cause increased inflammation and premature death, at least in mice.
Scientists think the gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in how fiber benefits health that is mainly down to short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).
Toward a better understanding of the link between irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety and depression
22 Mar 2017by Kristina Campbell
Many studies show that there is a link between patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gut microbiota, revealing alterations in the people with this condition.
A group of scientists and experts are starting to investigate a tool that might solve a tricky problem, using probiotic consumption as a preventive measure against the common cold.
Of mice and flies: How scientists are discovering growth-promoting probiotics that could benefit malnourished children
27 Jan 2017by Kristina Campbell
Scientists show new evidence that gut microbiota is a key factor in determining growth in malnourished children, with certain strains of probiotic bacteria appearing to have an ‘outsized’ effect on growth.
Fatty acids in fermented dairy products may positively influence gut microbiota
7 Dec 2016by Cristina Sáez
A team of Italian researchers, led by Mariangela Caroprese, from the Department of the Sciences of Agriculture, Food and Environment, from the University of Foggia (Italy), publish a review on the impact of dairy products on the gut microbiota.
Mouse research lends insights into the link between altered gut microbiota and obesity
19 Oct 2016by Cristina Sáez
Among the worst things about coming back to work after summer holidays is acknowledging you have gained some extra weight. Too much indulgence, you may guiltily think. But is that the whole story?
Interview with Gary Wu: Reducing the incidence of metabolic and immune diseases through a better understanding of diet and microbiota
28 Sep 2016by Cristina Sáez
Nevertheless, science is now backing this up – for example, just recently Dr. Gary Wu, of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, completed a study that supports this idea.