Communication between the brain and the gut is one of the keys to good health and ensuring the proper functioning of the immune system in response to pathogens.
Assessing the hopes, the promises and also the threats of gut microbiota research
17 Sep 2018by Cristina Sáez
Gut microbiota research has grown exponentially during the last decade, in a field of study that ranges from gut microbiota composition to the prevention or onset of diseases.
Gut microbiota-derived propionate protects mice against Salmonella infection
14 Sep 2018by Andreu Prados
A new study has found that the short-chain fatty acid propionate limits Salmonella colonization and expansion in mice.
The ultimate goal would be to create an "artificial stool", a consortium of commensal bacteria fermented and harvested in vitro,
Gut microbiota-IgA interactions may play a critical role in maintaining colonic homeostasis
6 Sep 2018by Andreu Prados
A new study has found that IgA synergizes with the gut microbiota to maintain colonic homeostasis.
The following video by Piled Higher and Deeper and biologist Elaine Hsiao invites you to travel through the hidden world of the gut microbiome, where more than 1,000 different types of bacteria and many microorganisms live.
The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) created an infographic to address some of the more common fallacies about probiotics.
Turning evidence into practice: An interview with Andrea Hardy, Registered Dietitian (II)
30 Aug 2018by GMFH Editing Team
During the 7th World Gut Microbiota for Health Summit 2018, Canadian dietitian Andrea Hardy presented her keys points for fighting disinformation, based on transferring scientific evidence relating to gut health into practice.
A recent Cochrane review shows that probiotics appear to be effective and safe in preventing Clostridium difficile infection
27 Aug 2018by Paul Enck
A new systematic review and meta-analysis concludes that probiotics are associated with a lower risk of symptomatic C. difficile infection.
New practice guidelines to help medical practitioners consider the gut microbiota
23 Aug 2018by Andrea Hardy
The World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO) Guidelines on Diet & The Gut aims to provide up-to-date practice recommendations to medical practitioners around the world.