“When pregnant mice were exposed to stress in the study, it appeared to change the makeup of the bacteria in both their guts and placentas, as well as in the […]
Tag: Microbiota
Skin bacteria could protect against disease
“…the most common bacteria on human skin secrete a protein which protects us from the reactive oxygen species thought to contribute to several skin diseases.”
Migraine sufferers have more nitrate-reducing microbes in their mouths
“We know for a fact that nitrate-reducing bacteria are found in the oral cavity,” said Hyde, project manager for the American Gut Project and assistant project scientist in the Knight […]
Gut bacteria can aid recovery from spinal cord injury
“Researchers from The Ohio State University have discovered that spinal cord injury alters the type of bacteria living in the gut and that these changes can exacerbate the extent of […]
Evolution of a species also involves the bacteria it carries
“a study shows that symbiotic bacteria play a direct role in the evolution of their host, shaping the way it adapts to pathogens.”
Newborn Gut Microbiome Predicts Later Allergy and Asthma, Study Finds
“the microbial diversity analysis showed that these infants were missing certain normal gut bacteria and also that they possessed abnormally high levels of certain resident fungal species. […] “‘Humans have […]
Microbiota Induced Vitamin A Deficiency
“The study also suggests that bacteria in the gut can directly influence a person’s vitamin A metabolism, which may contribute to the risks for this cancer.”
Good Viruses Discovered in Gut Bacteria
“Most virologists are looking at how viruses cause disease,” said Mark Young, PhD, from Montana State University. “We’re flipping that around, and looking at the possible role for viruses in […]
Breast milk sugar may protect babies against deadly infection
“A type of sugar found naturally in some women’s breast milk may protect new born babies from infection with a potentially life threatening bacterium called Group B streptococcus, according to […]
Gut bacteria could tip balance in developing celiac disease or staying healthy
“About 40 per cent of the population have a genetic disposition to celiac disease, but only about one per cent develop the autoimmune condition when exposed to gluten, and this […]