On June 27th is the World Microbiome Day; on this occasion GMFH editors took time to interview Dr. Rob Knight, the founding Director of the Center for Microbiome Innovation and Professor of Pediatrics at the…
News Watch
The microorganisms that live in our guts are more important than many of us think. However, one of the biggest threats to the health and diversity of our gut microbiota is the inappropriate use of…
Fiber is a key overlooked nutrient in the diets of many. Although some fiber cannot be digested by humans, it can be broken down by the microbes in our gut – a community of bacteria…
Do you have belly pain, flatulence, diarrhea or feel constipated or bloated? Moreover, are you constantly feeling tired, exhausted, depressed and have headaches? You may have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The European Society of Neurogastroenterology…
Research & Practice
The gut microbiome is made up of different taxonomic groups that include bacteria, archaea, microbial eukaryotes (fungi and protozoa) and viruses. Bacteriophages or phages are prokaryotic viruses that represent a substantial fraction of the microorganisms…
Specific dietary modifications have been an area of focus to treat a myriad of diseases such as obesity and IBS. However, the individual response to dietary interventions can vary greatly, partly due to our unique…
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