All Microbiome articles
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NewsMaternal stress may alter foetal brain development via immune pathways
Stress during pregnancy may disrupt the maternal gut-immune system, altering foetal brain development and revealing sex-specific vulnerabilities linked to neurodevelopmental risk
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NewsPre-transplant treg therapy reduces GVHD risk for blood cancer patients
Priming the immune system ahead of a stem cell transplant may be key to safer, more effective care for blood cancer patients, according to new research showing major reductions in transplant complications.
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NewsBacterial traces discovered within gliomas and brain metastases
Scientists have discovered active bacterial traces inside brain tumours, overturning assumptions about the brain’s sterility and opening up new possibilities for understanding – and potentially treating – gliomas and brain metastases.
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NewsOral bacteria in gut could play role in Parkinson’s disease development
Korean researchers have discovered that oral bacteria in the gut may contribute to Parkinson’s disease – highlighting a potential new target for treatment.
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NewsGut probiotics could offer relief for sickle cell disease pain
A new study from UT Dallas and the Medical College of Wisconsin links chronic sickle cell disease pain to gut bacteria – identifying Akkermansia muciniphila as a potential target for new probiotic or microbiome-based therapies.
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NewsRestoring the gut: VE303's strategy for C. diff relief
A new publication in Nature Medicine highlights the potential of VE303 for preventing recurrent C. difficile infection, detailing its impact on the gut microbiome and immune response.
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NewsPhage therapy: A step forward in the fight against antibiotic resistance
A new study shows how phages, viruses that kill bacteria, can coexist on a single bacterial strain. This offers valuable insights for developing more effective therapies against antibiotic-resistant infections.
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ArticleLeveraging “omics” for novel microbiome drug concepts
Listen to this episode to discover how microbiomics is being leveraged to translate gut microbiome findings into new therapeutic options.
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How chronic stress hastens the progression of colorectal cancer
A new study, presented at the United European Gastroenterology, reveals how chronic stress disturbs the balance of gut microbiota and influences CRC progression.
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NewsNew methodologies to find microbiome biomarkers
Confounder control and quantitative profiling revealed misleading associations between microbial markers and colorectal cancer development.
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NewsElevated TMAO levels predict future risk of CKD
Elevated levels of trimethylamine N-oxide levels were a stronger indicator of CKD risk than the well-known risk factors.
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NewsLink identified between bacteria and cancer treatment efficacy
Researchers mapped the bacteria present in over 4000 metastatic tumour biopsies, which could enable the exploration of new treatments.
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Uncovering the functional role of sRNAs in bacterial adaptation
Researchers find how antibiotic treatments influence the microbiota, providing new strategies for preventing antibiotic-induced damage.
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NewsExact bacterial lineage associated with colorectal cancer pinpointed
Researchers have discovered two distinct lineages of Fusobacterium nucleatum, which has great implications for colorectal cancer screening and therapeutics.
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ArticleBile acids and the microbiome: revolutionising disease approaches
Thousands of bile acids have been discovered, providing new insights into how microbes influence distant organ systems.
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ArticleInvestigating the intratumoural microbiome in young-onset CRC patients
New insights about young-onset CRC tumour-related bacteria could lead to new diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets.
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NewsMicrobiota composition influences respiratory virus susceptibility
The interactions linking intestinal microbiota with the functionality of basally resident alveolar macrophages and severity of infection are revealed.
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NewsAdvancing the development of CTLA-4 inhibitors
A new study could result in CTLA-4 inhibitors that promote antitumour responses without causing intestinal diseases, such as colitis.
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NewsPotential biomarker found for inflammatory bowel disease
A new approach called reverse metabolomics has discovered molecules that may serve as a biomarker or a therapeutic target for IBD.
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ArticleMicrobiotica: transforming medicine with microbiome magic
In this interview, Anne Neville, Director at Microbiotica, elaborates on the significance of the Microbiotica Culture Collection (MCC) and Microbiotica Reference Genome Database (MRGD), which are fundamental to the development of live biotherapeutic medicines.