Blueberries reduced blood vessel inflammation in mice, but only with gut microbes present
Blueberries contain compounds linked to cardiovascular health, but what happens when gut bacteria are removed from the equation?…
Semaglutide changes gut bacteria in rats beyond what eating less explains
A controlled feeding experiment in male and female rats investigates whether changes in gut bacteria follow reduced eating…
Between fibre and protein: Which is more important?
With the current trends for both protein and fibremaxxing taking over, it can be difficult to understand which…
Why one gut microbe is attracting attention in heart failure research
A multi-omic study links gut bacteria, microbial metabolites, and changes in heart function, pointing to biological relationships that…
Could the Mediterranean diet protect the brain through the gut?
From microbial metabolites to inflammation and the blood-brain barrier, researchers trace how Mediterranean eating could influence neurodegeneration, while…
First foods bring an early functional shift in the infant gut microbiome
Paired microbiome samples reveal that milk-feeding patterns and the transition to solid foods coincide with surprisingly early changes…
Endotracheal virome and metatranscriptome of preterm neonates at birth in relation with progression to bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a major complication of prematurity with unclear pathogenesis. While bacterial dysbiosis has been implicated,…
Why probiotics don’t usually help your gut – and what to do instead
At the same time, there was little or no increase in Americans’ consumption of fermented foods and fibre-rich…
Vitafoods Asia 2026: Microbiome, longevity & fun formats reshape nutraceuticals
Healthy longevity emerged as the key theme at Vitafoods Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand (Sep 2–4), where industry…
New study uncovers bacterial route to testosterone production
Many prostate cancers depend on androgen hormones, including testosterone, to grow. That is why treatments for advanced disease…
A personalized elimination diet changed the gut microbiome in people with migraine
Researchers tracked gut bacteria, zonulin, and migraine-related biomarkers to test whether personalized food elimination could influence pathways connecting…
Probiotics for mental health? A new review finds promising signals and major gaps
Researchers map the probiotic strains and gut-brain pathways being investigated across anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, revealing…