Could a simple change in diet transform your gut microbiome and reduce your risk of chronic diseases? This article explores recent research testing a diet inspired by non-industrialized dietary patterns.
People eating a mixed diet with animal foods share gut bacteria with vegans and vegetarians, a new study found
21 Jan 2025by Andreu Prados
The composition of the gut microbiome depends mainly on diet. A new study sheds light on the most beneficial diet for your gut – and it may have to do with the food quality and diversity you consume rather than whether you follow a vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore diet.
We continue our series on the gut axis, this time focusing on the gut-skin connection. You might have noticed it yourself—how a heavy, sugary meal can lead to breakouts the next day, or how certain food allergies can trigger rashes. This is the gut-skin axis at work, demonstrating an association between the health of our gut and the condition of our skin, and vice versa.
Phage therapy provides new hope for refractory and resistant bacterial infections
2 Dec 2024by Andreu Prados
As antibiotic-resistant infections continue to rise worldwide, phage therapy emerges as a promising alternative to antibiotics to tackle this public health threat.
From fighting tumors to improving longevity: How gut microbes build a robust immune system
20 Nov 2024by Francesco Broccolo
As it becomes evident that the microbiome impacts the function of the human immune system, scientists have begun to leverage intestinal microbes to reduce harmful inflammation, fight some tumors, and prevent diseases.
Writing in Nature Reviews Microbiology, a group of scientists updates the healthy human microbiome concept by combining independent measures of both the host and the microbial community health, and proposes a framework for discovering health and disease-associated microbial signatures in diverse populations.
The gut, its microbiota, and the liver communicate through complex interactions. This communication, known as the gut-liver axis, plays a crucial role in maintaining liver health and preventing disease. We will explore the role of gut microbiota in the gut-liver axis and delve into the emerging microbiota-based therapies that hold promise for liver diseases.
Are we getting closer to defining a ‘healthy’ gut microbiome? Here’s what recent studies show
28 Oct 2024by Hervé Blottière
While a higher gut microbiome diversity is generally considered a marker of health, specific microbial features that predict a host’s health and well-being are unknown. New studies characterize healthy gut microbiome trajectories in children and adults and link them to health outcomes.
Scientists are starting to elucidate the roots of gastrointestinal symptoms that appear after a meal in people with irritable bowel syndrome. Current research highlights the immune drivers of gut pain, which could offer clues on how to treat IBS.
What you need to know about the effects of antibiotics on the gut microbiome and how to recover after taking them
18 Sep 2024by Andreu Prados
While antibiotics save countless lives each year, they can cause irreversible changes to the balance of the gut ecosystem. Learn more about the short- and long-term effects of antibiotics on gut health, as well as science-based strategies for recovery after their use.
