by Kristina Campbell
In a recent paper, researchers from Canada have coined the term 'ecobiotherapy' to refer to "the use of microbial ecosystems for a therapeutic purpose.
by Paul Enck
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) involves aspects of both the host and the microbiota. Previous research in adults shows that IBD is associated with microbiota differences, but little is known about this association in pediatric patients.
by Kristina Campbell
Results of a research collaboration between Harvard and Danone, released today, show that an 'underrated' species of bacteria, Lactococcus lactis CNCM I-1631, conferred beneficial effects in mouse models of inflammation.
Dysbiosis -- an abnormal gut microbiota -- is associated with several diseases, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
by Kristina Campbell
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), which is up to 90% effective in treating recurrent Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection, may or may not be an effective treatment for other conditions.
by Paul Enck
Amsterdam researchers recently published an investigation of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC).
"I'd like to get you to think differently about viruses," announced Dr. Herbert 'Skip' Virgin at the 2015 Keystone Symposium, Gut Microbiota Modulation of Host Physiology - an event where most researchers in attendance focus on the bacterial residents of the gut.
by Paul Enck
Moayyedi et al. from Canada recently published a paper entitled Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Induces Remission in Patients with Active Ulcerative Colitis in a Randomized, Controlled Trial.
by Kristina Campbell
Dr. R. Balfour Sartor is a gastroenterologist and mucosal immunologist working at the Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease, Department of Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology, at the University of North Carolina (USA).
by Kristina Campbell
Dr. D. Brent Polk is a physician and professor of biochemistry & molecular biology. He is chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, as well as chair of pediatrics and vice dean for Child Health at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.
