Bacteria

Study: Probiotics aid gum inflammation recovery

02-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Probiotic supplementation can support oral microbiota recovery from gingivitis, according to findings from a recent study.

Novozymes’ Willy Pardiñas on OneHealth and human health challenges

07-Nov-2023 By Claudia Adrien

“If you think about what Novozymes provides, they have a library of ingredients that can be used to confer a benefit for human health. We make sure our designs are market driven and most importantly clinically tested. We want to make sure our products...

Study: Nutrition for gut microbiota could aid pain management

29-Aug-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new study has concluded that biotics and the gut microbiota could hold the key to alleviating chronic pain and enhancing overall well-being.

RCT: Probiotics well tolerated and promote healthy gut flora in infants

07-Aug-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new RCT observes an increased abundance of Bacteriodes and Lactobacillus genus following a four month intake period with L. salivarius (AP-32) and B. animalis (CP-9) probiotics respectively, in infants aged four days to two months old.

Study reveals extensive gut microbe diversity of Hadza hunter-gatherers

28-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The gut microbiome of the Hadza people of Tanzania is vastly more diverse than the gut microbiome of the average Californian, says a new study that highlights the extensive changes induced by industrialized diets and lifestyle.

Review hails Akkermansia as “most promising next-gen probiotic”

19-Apr-2023 By Olivia Brown

The recent review spotlights the efficacy of Akkermansia muciniphila in reducing the risk and progression of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes (T2D), suggesting its strong potential for use for targeted dietary interventions within probiotics.

Biohm partners with Life Extension to design targeted microbiome supplements

16-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

Microbiome company Biohm Health announced that it will harness its data platform to “discover and launch a new line of supplements” in partnership with health and wellness brand Life Extension.

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VIDEO: Massive metagenomic database looking beyond microbiome diversity

23-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown and Nikki Hancocks

Vast consumer datasets have led scientists at personalised nutrition platform ‘Zoe’ to pinpoint ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria and provide precision advice which goes beyond general microbiome diversity.

The Akkermansia Company and Metagenics to launch pasteurised healthy bacteria

08-Jul-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

The Akkermansia Company, formerly called A-Mansia Biotech, has revealed its new brand name along with plans to launch food supplement Akkermansia muciniphila.

Mediterranean herb eases gastric inflammation and could prevent disease, researchers say

03-May-2022 By Liza Laws

Sumac, a spice and medicinal herb has beneficial properties that can ease inflammation of the gastric epithelium and is a useful food supplement in preventing anti-inflammatory based gastric diseases induced by H. pylori, a study has shown.

Gut virus research receives prestigious funding

01-Dec-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A new €910,000 cash boost from The Wellcome Trust will see researchers at APC Microbiome Ireland investigate the role of bacteriophages in the gut microbiome.

Study identifies microbiome's role in attacking cancerous tumors, could lend itself to nutraceuticals

24-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers at the Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary have pinpointed which gut bacteria help the immune system fight off cancerous tumors and the mechanisms in doing so. The breakthrough...

CBD could play role in dealing with resistant microorganisms

27-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

As antibiotic resistance reaches dangerously high levels, scientists are researching ways to halt this alarming trend.

Researchers study the microbiome's possible influence on antibiotic response

25-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A patient's response to antibiotics may depend on other species of bacteria in their microbiome, according to a new study.

Plant-based diet may help boost bacteria that protects heart health: Study

18-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers explore the role that diet plays in gut bacteria and how it may impact cardiovascular health.

Researcher: “We could sculpt the human gut microbiome with common dietary compounds”

15-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

When it comes to the complex community inside the gut microbiome, scientists have more questions than answers. What is known is that diet impacts the microbiota, with food behind the formation of the microbial flora within the human gut.

Study: Gut health most influenced by teams of bacteria

07-Oct-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

Gut microbial species work in teams to perform different functions, suggesting that cultivating certain groups of bacteria is more important than single species, according to an international team of researchers.

Strain gain: Microbiome research uncovers 100 new species with commercial and therapeutic opportunities

25-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

New research on the human microbiome has led to the discovery of over 100 new species of bacteria, increasing the potential for treatment and commercialisation in the gut health space.

Kirin ploughs funds into US supplement firm as its health focus intensifies

30-Jul-2018 By Tingmin Koe

Japan beer company Kirin, together with multi-portfolio firm Mitsui, is investing in New York-based Thorne Research to expand its range of supplement products.

Topical microbiome transplant could be key to alleviating eczema, say researchers

10-May-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

An effective way of treating atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, could be to apply specific bacteria to the affected areas of the skin, a human clinical trial showed.

Probiotic Bacillus subtilis may help improve occasional constipation: Deerland study

22-Jan-2018 By Stephen Daniells

A daily dose of Bacillus subtilis DE111 may help improve occasional constipation and / or diarrhea in healthy individuals, says a new study by Deerland Enzymes and Probiotics.

Could a healthy microbiome affect genes linked with colon cancer?

12-Jan-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Chemical signalling mechanisms in the microbiome seem to be linked to an enzyme previously associated with colon cancer progression, say researchers.

BiomX boosts microbiome discovery and development with RondinX deal

20-Dec-2017 By Nathan Gray

Israel-based microbiome firm BiomX says the acquisition of RondinX will fortify the company’s bacterial target discovery capabilities and supports its product development pipeline.

Is fungus the new bogeyman in gut inflammation?

18-Dec-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

The role of pathogenic bacteria in disease has been the focus of much recent research. However, the role of fungi, a co-inhabitant of the gut, has been relatively overlooked. The effect of the mycobiome (the fungal community in the gut) on health and...

The shared microbiome: Touch and signs of affection linked to nourished gut ecosystem

08-Dec-2017 By Will Chu

Gut bacteria appears to thrive with regular physical contact, suggests new animal data that shows ‘huddling’ actions lead to a synchronised microbiome.

Teenage microbiome disruption linked to multiple sclerosis trigger: Mouse data

07-Dec-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Gut bacteria dysbiosis during young adulthood may be involved in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a recent study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Engineering the microbiome: Bacterial enzyme 'removal' may offer Crohn's disease promise

22-Nov-2017 By Nathan Gray

Altering the gut microbiome to remove bacteria that possess the bacterial enzyme urease, and increase the population of 'good' bacteria that do not contain the enzyme, may be an effective approach to battling Crohn's disease, say researchers.

A revolution in microbiome analysis? Novel method offers ‘true’ quantitative analysis of gut bacteria

17-Nov-2017 By Nathan Gray

New methods to measure and accurately quantify the levels of gut bacteria in stool samples could be a revolution for researchers and companies looking to link our gut bacteria make up to specific issues of health and disease.

Study supports prebiotic potential of Aloe vera polysaccharides

14-Nov-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Polysaccharides from Aloe vera may boost the growth of beneficial gut bacteria such as Bifidobacterium spp. and Lactobacillus spp., says a new study from Chile that supports the prebiotic potential of the compounds.

Deerland granted use patent for PreforPro bacteriophage

10-Nov-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Georgia-based Deerland Enzymes & Probiotics has received a notice of allowance for its US patent application directed to prebiotic compositions comprising bacteriophages, namely Deerland’s branded prebiotic, PreforPro.

Mouse data backs DuPont prebiotic for multiple effects

10-Nov-2017 By Will Chu

DuPont’s prebiotic fibre could exert positive benefits to the gut microbiome, according to an animal study featured in Nature which also raises future implications on skin, metabolic and even brain health.

It's still unclear how gut diversity relates to health, researchers say

07-Nov-2017 By Hank Schultz

Researchers agree that a more diverse gut microbiome is a healthier one. But beyond that, they don’t have the basis to agree on much else surrounding the concept of diversity.

Gut bacteria may be responsible for age-related inflammation, mouse study suggests

03-Nov-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Young mice developed low-grade chronic inflammation after receiving gut bacteria transplanted from old mice, reported a new study in Frontiers in Immunology

Vox Pop: Consumers are familiar with the word ‘probiotic,’ but struggle to define it

02-Nov-2017 By Adi Menayang

Probiotics are distinct types of bacteria that have been clearly defined by health authorities around the world, trade associations, as well as the World Health Organization. However, this definition may have not yet entered mainstream consciousness.

Researchers suggest there are 'numerous studies' pointing to S. thermophilus as a probiotic candidate

31-Oct-2017 By Adi Menayang

In a new review of existing studies, researchers in France argue that the bacteria Streptococcus thermophilus, used in making yogurt and cheese, has building evidence supporting its probiotic status.

Probiotic L. paraplantarum may reduce diabetes-induced liver and kidney damage in rats

30-Oct-2017 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Serbia found that diabetic lab rats orally administered with the probiotic Lactobacillus paraplantarum BGCG11 experienced a reduced level of DNA damage in the liver and kidney, compared to control rats that didn’t receive probiotics.

Manufacturer BI advocates for ‘kill step’ validation in industry, especially for botanicals

27-Oct-2017 By Adi Menayang

Addressing persistent illness and deaths caused by foodborne diseases, California-based nutraceutical ingredients maker BI issued a statement urging the industry to demand for product-specific kill step validation procedures.

Could curcumin benefit gut diversity and prevent post-menopausal weight gain?

24-Oct-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Curcumin may help reverse decreases in gut bacteria diversity after ovariectomy, according to a recent rodent study in Nutrients.

Mouse data backs broccoli for better gut health

17-Oct-2017 By Nathan Gray

Metabolites from the consumption of broccoli could help to maintain intestinal barrier function, aid immune surveillance and maintain the balance of gut bacteria, new research in mice has suggested.

International project puts forward universal stool study protocols

06-Oct-2017 By Will Chu

A worldwide collaboration looking to standardise procedures in research of the microbe make-up of stool specimens believe its introduction will optimise data quality in this emerging field.

Recipient’s gut bacteria make-up may drive faecal transplant response

06-Oct-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

The gut microbiota composition of the recipient may determine the effectiveness of a faecal transplant in reducing insulin resistance, according to a new study in Cell Metabolism.

Global Probiotics Council announces young investigator grant recipients

07-Sep-2017

How gut bacteria affect nutrient absorption and immune status, how protein malnutrition alters the gut bacterial communities, and how bacteria in the intestines interact with dietary fibers are the three topics picked for research grants from the Global...

Could an altered microbiome predict Parkinson’s disease risk?

01-Sep-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

People with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) appear to have a different gut bacteria composition to healthy individuals, suggests a new study in Movement Disorders.

Could faecal microbiota transplantation be used to tackle asthma?

31-Aug-2017 By Will Chu

Faecal microbiota transplantation is arguably more effective in managing asthma than current treatments and even probiotics, say two scientists, who call for more research into its use.

Seasonal variation in hunter-gatherer diet drives gut bacteria shifts

You are what you eat: Hadza study links diet changes to altered microbiome

29-Aug-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Seasonal changes in gut bacteria make-up of a small African community strengthens the evidence that diet strongly influences our gut microbiota, finds a new study in Science.

‘Surprising’ impact of gut bacteria on gene expression in the brain

Gut-brain axis: Gene regulation may be link between gut bacteria and anxiety

25-Aug-2017 By Nathan Gray

The trillions of microbes in our gut can have a dramatic influence on microRNAs that regulate gene expression in parts of the brain including those related to fear and anxiety, new data suggests.

Are anthocyanins a prebiotic? Brazilian researchers summarize what we know so far

22-Aug-2017 By Adi Menayang

The study of prebiotics — a term used to describe the ‘food’ beneficial gut bacteria feed on — is still in its infancy. Researchers in Brazil synthesized existing studies of dark blue flavonoids called anthocyanins and found that more and more studies...