Jane A. Foster, associate professor at McMaster University, reveals gut microbiota’s potential for discovering new ways of diagnosing and understanding brain-related disorders.
New insights on how the microbiome may dictate the efficacy of chemotherapeutic drugs
19 Jun 2017by Andreu Prados
Previous research has shown that the gut microbiome could influence cancer outcomes through its interaction with host immunity. Indeed, mouse studies have shown the anti-cancer effects of chemotherapeutic drugs such as cyclophosphamide and celecoxib could be mediated by commensal species.
At upcoming international conferences, GMFH to bring together experts on gut microbiota and nutrition
12 Jun 2017by GMFH Editing Team
GMFH is pleased to announce that, at two important upcoming conferences, our initiative has lent its support to a series of sessions on gut microbiota and nutrition, bringing together an international lineup of experts to speak about concrete applications of the science.
A recent review explores the evidence that exists for how dietary modulation of gut microbiota composition occurs, and the extent to which it depends on inter-individual microbiota variation in humans.
A study by Portuguese researchers and published in PLOS Biology reveals that cravings may start very far away from the brain, in the gut. The study also shows that gut bacteria ‘talk’ to the brain and control the food that flies eat.
Expand your knowledge on gut microbiota and health: The GMFH research and practice book picks
1 Jun 2017by GMFH Editing Team
“Standing room only” was reported from the microbiome presentations at the recent Digestive Disease Week 2017 (#DDW17)—not an unusual circumstance at academic and medical conferences all around the world.
This new infographic shows the main factors that can generate gut microbiota dysbiosis, how it manifests itself and how it can be prevented or corrected through a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
New GMFH “best of” document on gut microbiota & short-chain fatty acids
9 Mar 2017by GMFH Editing Team
How do the gut microbiota exert their effects in the intestinal tract and throughout the rest of the body?
Sixth edition of Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit set for March
12 Jan 2017by GMFH Editing Team
Members of the scientific committee, representing 3 medical societies (ESNM, ESPGHAN and AGA), have put together a one-of-a-kind program. Because microbiome research started 10 years ago on the American continent, in Europe and also in Asia, participants will receive an overview of the results of these 10 years of research.
The links between diet and immunity: Interview with Prof. Philip Calder (Part 2)
23 Nov 2016by Kristina Campbell
Whether it's chicken soup to help fight a cold or garlic to fortify against the flu, tradition has it that food can influence our immune response. But does this idea hold up scientifically?
