A new study comparing the gut microbiome of four distinct, but geographically close, Himalayan populations has revealed a fascinating insight into how dietary lifestyle can dramatically alter gut bacterial composition.
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A new study has now found that a healthier gut microbiome can help premature babies grow faster, reducing or potentially preventing a lifetime of chronic health problems.
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What is the impact of antibiotic use on our gut bacteria, and how quickly does our microbiome recover? A new study has examined the regrowth in gut bacteria after major antibiotic interventions, revealing that while much of our microbiome does recover some species could be permanently eradicated.
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Maintaining the right microbial balance is crucial to your health, but antibiotics and poor diet have reduced the diversity of human microbiota. To preserve that diversity before it’s gone for good, a team of scientists is now calling for the creation of a microbial “Noah’s Ark.”
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Two new studies have reawakened a debate over the safety of artificial sweeteners, suggesting the chemicals may cause significant alterations in the make-up of out gut microbiome but some experts are not convinced the research can be accurately applied to human subjects.
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After years of development researchers at RMIT are one step closer to bringing their revolutionary gas measuring capsule to market following a new agreement with health tech company Atmo Biosciences that paves the way for technology enhancements and final human trials.
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A compelling new study is comparing cancer cell populations to parasites, describing how it can alter the body's ability to metabolize glucose to create more energy sources that help tumors grow.
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A recent clinical trial has found fecal microbiota transplantation can effectively restore patient’s gut microbiome after major antibiotic treatments. The study examined a group of cancer patients revealing how fecal transplants can quickly restore a compromised microbiome within days of treatment.
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A new meta-study has revealed that a commonly found species of gut bacteria can more than double the risk of intestinal bleeding when combined with aspirin.
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Researchers have found that the digestive tract of many people can prevent probiotics from colonizing one's gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, consuming probiotics as a counterbalance to any antibiotics being taken could delay normal gut bacteria returning to their original state.
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