Research on the gut microbiome has mainly focused on bacteria, while other key microorganisms such as fungi have been largely overlooked. Learn more about the fungal microbiota’s relevance for health, how it develops across the lifespan and how you can take care of it.
Targeting fungi for Crohn’s disease? A fungus used in the food industry for surface ripening cheese and meat is involved in impairing colonic healing
15 Sep 2021by Andreu Prados
Scientists have discovered a fungus that delays wound healing in mice and is enriched in inflamed tissue from patients with Crohn’s disease. The findings, coupled with the discovery of an engineered yeast that suppresses inflammation in a mouse model of colitis, highlights the potential of studying fungi-host interactions in IBD.
Infant mycobiome varies by body site and mode of birth during the first month of life
19 Apr 2018by Andreu Prados
A recent study has found that mycobiome differences exist at each infant body site over the first month of life and mode of birth influences key fungal groups.
A new review explores how targeting gut bacteria and fungi interactions may help manage chronic intestinal inflammation
23 Nov 2017by Andreu Prados
A recent review article explores the role of the interactions between bacteria and fungi in Crohn’s disease and potential strategies to target the gut microbiota in gastrointestinal diseases.
