Immune system
A new research study conducted by researchers at the Alborz University of Medical Sciences in Iran has shed light on the crucial role of vaginal microbiota in maintaining reproductive health. The study, which was published in the Journal of Reproductive Immunology, found that an imbalance in the vaginal microbiota can
Immune system
Research has shed new light on the relationship between psychological stress and gut health in mice subjected to chronic social defeat stress (CSDS). The study found that psychological stress is associated with mucosal barrier dysfunction and microinflammation in small-intestinal tissues. The findings suggest that stress can have a profound impact
Infection
Researchers at Universidad de Leon have made significant findings on the relationship between Brachyspira hyodysenteriae infections and changes in the gut microbiota. According to their study, published in Animal Microbiome, the severity of the infection is directly correlated with changes in the microbiota composition and its associated functionality in the
Proteins
Researchers at Guangdong Ocean University have detailed new findings in the field of pore forming cytotoxic proteins. The study, which investigated the effects of bacteriocin produced by Bacillus velezensis G02 on the intestinal microbiota of normal mice, revealed significant changes in the diversity and evenness of the intestinal microbiota. The
Microbiology
Research findings on the effects of dietary low levels of Eucommia ulmoides leaf extracts on antioxidant capacity, immunity, and cecal microbiota in lipopolysaccharide-challenged broilers have been reported. According to the study, environmental stimuli can have detrimental effects on health and production performance in intensive animal production, resulting in serious economic
Microbiology
Research has demonstrated the efficacy of compound Chinese herbal medicine (CCHM) in enhancing growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and rumen fermentation capacity in suckling lambs. A study published in Frontiers in Microbiology found that supplementation with CCHM during the suckling period improved average daily gain, average daily feed intake, and apparent
Microbiota (Symbiotic organisms)
Fresh data on the impact of exercise on gut microbiota in individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes has been presented in a systematic review and meta-analysis. The study, conducted by researchers from East China Normal University, aimed to evaluate the effects of exercise on gut microbiota in individuals with
Microbiota (Symbiotic organisms)
Fresh data on the impact of exercise on gut microbiota in individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes has been presented in a systematic review and meta-analysis. The study, conducted by researchers from East China Normal University, aimed to evaluate the effects of exercise on gut microbiota in individuals with
Microbiota (Symbiotic organisms)
Fresh data on the impact of exercise on gut microbiota in individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes has been presented in a systematic review and meta-analysis. The study, conducted by researchers from East China Normal University, aimed to evaluate the effects of exercise on gut microbiota in individuals with
Infection
Patients who received REBYOTA, a single-dose fecal microbiota transplant, for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI) exhibited a significant improvement in their health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) and achieved treatment success at an 8-week follow-up. According to two real-world studies presented at IDWeek 2025, 75% of patients who received REBYOTA achieved
Mediation
New research published in JAMA Psychiatry has shed light on the association between soft drink consumption and major depressive disorder (MDD) diagnosis and severity. The study, conducted by researchers at Goethe-University Frankfurt, found that soft drink consumption predicted MDD diagnosis and symptom severity, and that this association was mediated by
Diseases
Research has made significant progress in understanding the role of the gut microbiome in Parkinson's disease, a progressive and common neurodegenerative condition. A large-scale meta-analysis of nearly 4,500 Parkinson's disease patients' samples has revealed significant gut microbiome alterations. Researchers used machine learning to identify
