by Rene van den Wijngaard
Abdominal pain affects a huge amount of people nowadays, though its underlying mechanisms are not always understood. New findings in mice and humans reveal that localized immune responses against harmless foods might be involved in persistent “functional” abdominal pain.
by Andreu Prados
Is it time to consider next-generation beneficial microbes for tackling obesity? APC Microbiome Ireland researchers identify Bifidobacterium longum APC1472 as a promising candidate
by GMFH Editing Team
In 2020, we saw important scientific advances in our understanding of how the gut microbiome contributes to human health beyond the gastrointestinal milieu. Discover the year’s breakthroughs in this “2020 Year at a glance” report.
by Andreu Prados
While for almost all of human evolution our food and water have contained large numbers of microorganisms, the industrialized human diet contains low microbial numbers. So are we ready to recommend a specific daily intake of microbes?
by GMFH Editing Team
Beyond antibiotics, a wide range of commonly used non-antibiotic drugs can affect the gut microbiome. In addition, the gut microbiome can also influence an individual’s response to drugs by affecting their efficacy and safety. What are the implications of the bidirectional interaction between non-antibiotic drugs and the gut microbiome in the clinical setting?
by Andreu Prados
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the focus of research for scientists worldwide, major breakthroughs in gut microbiome science have been made in 2020. In this last post of the year, we bring you articles from our blog that cover the major advances in the gut microbiome in 2020, from bench to bedside.
by Andreu Prados
The metabolic activity of immune cells is enhanced after a viral infection, such as the one driven by COVID-19. Dietary approaches that support a healthy gut microbiome can benefit the immune system and ensure a good nutritional status that would help the host deal with pathogens.
by Heather Galipeau
Many studies have reported changes in gut microbiome composition in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis, when compared with healthy individuals. While that clearly raises the question about the key role played by gut microbes in IBD pathogenesis, we have yet to pinpoint the causative microbes and their mechanisms.
Gluten is not the only culprit in unwanted intestinal and extra-intestinal symptoms among non-celiac individuals. Recently, the herbicide glyphosate, present in residual amounts in foods, has received a lot of attention when it comes to digestive and overall health.
by GMFH Editing Team
Diet is becoming increasingly popular as a means of managing IBS symptoms. A new study in 95 adults with IBS examines diet-gut microbiota associations and concludes that baseline gut microbiota is not a good predictor of clinical response to a low FODMAP diet or probiotic intervention.