by Andreu Prados
As antibiotic-resistant infections continue to rise worldwide, phage therapy emerges as a promising alternative to antibiotics to tackle this public health threat.
by Francesco Broccolo
As it becomes evident that the microbiome impacts the function of the human immune system, scientists have begun to leverage intestinal microbes to reduce harmful inflammation, fight some tumors, and prevent diseases.
Emerging research suggests a complex interaction between the gut microbiome and endometriosis. Recent studies have begun to explore the impact of dietary interventions on endometriosis.
With the advancement of medicine, our population is undergoing a prolonged aging process. Over the next three decades, the global population aged over 65 years is set to more than double, reaching a staggering 1.5 billion individuals. The emergence of the gut microbiota as a potent modulator of healthy aging requires a concerted effort to allocate resources and research towards developing interventions aimed at promoting optimal gut health and longevity.
by Heather Galipeau, Mark Wulczynski
Celiac disease is a chronic immune-mediated enteropathy that may be unleashed by enteric viral infections. However, new findings in mice identified a commensal protist, Tritrichomonas arnold, that protects against reovirus-induced intolerance to gluten by counteracting virus-induced proinflammatory dendritic cell activation.
by GMFH Editing Team
Significant strides have been made in our comprehension of the role of the gut microbiome in health and disease throughout the year 2022. We invite you to take a closer look at the "2022 Year at a Glance" report and learn about the groundbreaking discoveries made.
by Andreu Prados
While fecal microbiota transplants are recommended for multiple recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection, their use in clinical practice is hindered by a lack of regulation and understanding of the underlying ecological dynamics. This article covers major challenges for the treatment in transitioning from bench to bedside, from the scientific, clinical and regulatory perspectives (Part 6).
by Andreu Prados
Gut fungi found in the lower gastrointestinal tract can influence the host immune system just like the bacterial microbiota. This article focuses on the role of the gut mycobiota in immune system homeostasis and its relevance for host health.
by Andreu Prados
Clostridioides difficile infection is a common cause of diarrhea in both the hospital and community settings, with C. difficile recurrence one of the most challenging outcomes to address. This article focuses on the factors that predict long-term complications of C. difficile infection and what can be done in clinical practice to minimize them (Part 5).
by Konstantina Zafeiropoulou
Just one month before friends and families gather around the Christmas table, November is here to bring awareness around Clostridioides difficile infection, and the importance of microbiota-derived treatments. With this post, all of us in GMFH aim to highlight the importance of protecting ourselves and families and stopping the spread of this potentially deadly infection.
