A recent review by Julie Pfeiffer and Herbert Virgin suggests that studying the interactions between the enteric virome, other microbes in the microbiota and host genes could be a useful tool with therapeutic benefits.
What was the hottest topic in gut microbiota science this year? Many experts would say it was the study of interactions between gut microbiota and the immune system.
Peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux, and other gastrointestinal disorders are often treated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
Why the immune system is key to understanding host-microbe interactions
4 Jan 2016by Kristina Campbell
In 2015, scientists published more than 500 papers on the microbiome and immunity. This is not surprising to Dr. Joaquín (Quim) Madrenas, professor and Canada Research Chair in Human Immunology at McGill University (Canada) -- he sees the immune system as a key factor in understanding the relationship between microbiota and host.
Researchers know the fecal microbiota of infants is a treasure trove of information -- it can reveal details about delivery mode and diet -- but microbiota-based predictions about future health are only beginning to emerge. A team of researchers led
A recent study of humans with celiac disease who were treated with helminths raised the possibility that an increase in microbial species richness (i.e. the number of different species present) could regulate gluten-induced inflammation in the gut.
Host immune response affects gut colonization resistance through the microbiota
26 Oct 2015by Paul Enck
In this recent Immunity paper, researchers wanted to know whether host immune response can mediate pathogen colonization resistance through regulation of the gut microbiota.
Fewer Surgeries for Clostridium difficile Infection after Implementation of FMT Program
6 Oct 2015by GMFH Editing Team
Between January 2010 and April 2015, 901 patients with CDI were identified, with a gradual increase over time (2010= 54 patients; 2011= 116 patients; 2012= 200 patients; 2013= 212 patients; 2014= 268 patients; January-April 2015= 71 patients). Thirty-five patients with severe cases underwent FMT: 7 in 2013, 16 in 2014, and 12 between January and April 2015.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a debilitating immune disorder of unknown cause.
Reduced incidence of atopic dermatitis in children whose mothers consumed probiotics
1 Sep 2015by Paul Enck
If a healthy mother consumes probiotics in the perinatal period, does it affect allergy-related diseases in her child at six years of age?
