by Patrice D. Cani
Gut microbiota, with its close links to metabolism and the immune system, could potentially be a factor that lies at the core of good health. This means it can be positioned at the heart of the processes that influence the risk of contracting different diseases.
Gut microbiota is the human body's most complex, diverse and numerous ecosystem of all, particularly in the caecum, where the density of microorganisms is the highest.
by Megan Mouw
Researchers have developed a new probiotic-cocktail of infant-gut origin that modulates the gut microbiota of mice (in-vivo) and human feces (ex-vivo) by increasing native production of SCFAs.
by GMFH Editing Team
"Without any of these microbes the immune system would not be developed,” explains Dr. Antonio Gasbarrini
by GMFH Editing Team
The gut microbiota plays a fundamental role in health, whether in extracting energy from the food we consume daily or strengthening the body’s immune system.
by GMFH Editing Team
A new study has found that gut microbiota may promote gut inflammation and activation of an immune response.
by Paul Enck
Many non-antibiotic prescription drugs have a notable effect on the structure of the gut microbiome.
by Andreu Prados
A review has concluded that interindividual variability in the gut microbiota and host responsiveness make it difficult to identify reliable gut microbiota responses to a given dietary intervention.
by GMFH Editing Team
The following video, produced by SciShow, shows the most recent research into gut microbiota and hot topics such as Clostridium difficile infection and fecal microbiota transplantation, as well as inflammatory bowel disease, dysbiosis, and probiotics.
Have a look at this “2017 Year at a glance” report and learn more about the year’s key findings.
