A new study at Monash University in Australia provides insight into the correlation between our gut bacteria and respiratory distress, offering new treatment possibilities for patients suffering from asthma and Covid-19.
read moreA new study completed in New York links links lung cancer risk in individuals who never smoke with their oral microbiome composition.
read moreNew research from the University of Tsukuba in Japan suggests that the gut microbiome has an impact on the production of certain neurotransmitters that can influence normal sleep patterns.
read moreA team of researchers has found a correlation between the levels of bacteria and fungi in the gastrointestinal tract of children and the amount of common chemicals found in their home environment.
read moreSt. Louis Park-based Achieving Cures Together will host a virtual event, Spread Hope, to hear from experts around the nation sharing highlights of their research and clinical trials that they say connects microbial health to autism, cancer recovery and gastrointestinal health. Guest speakers include Dr. Alexander Khoruts, Dr. James Adams, Dr. Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown, Dr. Byron Vaughn and Dr. Shernan Holtan.
read morePreliminary research suggests microbiota screening could serve as an accurate diagnostic screening tool for cardiovascular disease.
read moreNew research demonstrated significant direct communications between the central nervous system and the gut, finding that microbiota modulate sympathetic neurons through the gut-brain circuit.
read moreIn new study completed in Switzerland and the UK, researchers identified a specific strain of bacteria as a potential trigger for the early stages of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
read moreResearchers in California have discovered specific gut bacteria strains useful in detecting liver fibrosis and cirrhosis with an accuracy of greater than 90 percent.
read moreAlthough the concept of beneficial bacteria is no longer novel, in recent decades there has been increasing attention paid to the potential effects of probiotics. Generally, existing research supports that probiotics have rather limited benefits that extend only to specific conditions. While probiotics may be limited, microbial therapeutics including Intestinal Microbiota Transplants (IMT) are increasingly being used to treat specific diseases and conditions.
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