“Our study provides evidence that the administration of gut commensals may regulate a systemic immune response and may, therefore, have a possible role in treatment strategies for MS.”
Tag: Microbiota
Toddler brain development: Bacterial clues found in dirty baby diapers
“researchers in the lab of Rebecca Knickmeyer, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry, found an association between certain kinds of microbial communities and higher levels of cognitive development later on.”
Antibiotics taken late in pregnancy can increase risk for IBD in offspring
“A study by researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine shows that when mice that are genetically susceptible to developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) were given antibiotics during late pregnancy […]
Two distinct metacommunities characterize the gut microbiota in Crohn’s disease patients
“The microbiotas in CD patients can be stratified into 2 distinct metacommunities, with the most severely perturbed metacommunity exhibiting functional potentials that deviate markedly from that of the healthy individuals, […]
Chemical transformation of xenobiotics by the human gut microbiota
“The microorganisms that inhabit the human gut alter the chemical structures of ingested compounds, including dietary components, industrial chemicals, and drugs. These changes affect xenobiotic toxicity, biological activity, and bioavailability. […]
Profound perturbation induced by triclosan exposure in mouse gut microbiome
“Triclosan exposure has a profound impact on the mouse gut microbiome by inducing perturbations at both compositional and functional levels. To our best knowledge, this is the first evidence regarding […]
Microbe from Yogurt Impedes Drug-Resistant Bacteria
“Lactobacillus parafarraginis KU495926, extracted from yogurt, hindered the growth of 14 multidrug-resistant and so-called extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) bacteria obtained from infected patients at a Washington D.C. hospital, according to […]
The Potential Role of Gut-Derived Inflammation in Multiple System Atrophy
“This proof-of-concept study provides preliminary evidence that like PD, MSA subjects display evidence of disrupted intestinal barrier integrity, increased marker of endotoxin-related intestinal inflammation, and pro-inflammatory colonic microbiota.”
New research suggests gut microbiome plays a role in bipolar disorder
“We don’t yet understand what roles psychiatric medications play in influencing the gut microbiome and our results might be secondary to drug treatment,” Evans said. “We also don’t yet understand […]
Gut Microbiota Mediates the Protective Effects of Dietary Capsaicin
“The researchers uncovered an interaction between dietary capsaicin (CAP), the major pungent component in red chili, and gut microbiota. This novel mechanism for the anti-obesity effect of CAP acts through […]