C. diff uses dual-threat sensing system to survive gut stress
The pathogen Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) – a leading cause of hospital-acquired infections – must contend with a…
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…
Jet lag may disrupt athletes’ gut microbiome and slow recovery
Long-haul travel may do more than disturb sleep; it could also alter the gut microbiome in ways that…
Duke University engineers use robots and AI to improve gut health
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated a method for systematically developing novel, complex combinations of probiotics and…
Engineered probiotic bacteria boost immune attack against pancreatic cancer
Cancer immunotherapies have transformed treatment for many cancers, but pancreatic cancer remains especially difficult to treat. One major…
Probiotic metabolite found to suppress melanoma tumor growth in mice
Immune checkpoint inhibitors like anti-PD-1 have transformed melanoma treatment, yet more than half of patients fail to respond…
China’s probiotics market sees rapid but consistent growth, says IFF Health Sciences
“China is one of our best and fastest-growing markets. The great thing about China is that it is…
Scientists Say a Daily Probiotic May Help Fight Depression in Older Adults
A new clinical trial suggests that a daily probiotic may offer additional benefits for older adults receiving treatment…
Probiotics help reduce depressive symptoms in older adults
In a pilot clinical trial published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society that included older adults…
The Probiotic Breakthrough for Natural Anxiety Relief and Better Mental Health
Scientists found that gut microbes may play a major role in keeping anxiety in check by producing indoles,…
Scientists Discover the Secret Bacteria Behind Artisan Cheeses – and They May Be Good for Your Health
Cheese is one of the world’s most beloved foods, enjoyed by millions of people across countless cultures and…
Pediatric experts say plain yogurt is safe from 6 months and belongs in a baby’s diet
A multidisciplinary expert panel says plain, unsweetened yogurt can be introduced from 6 months as part of complementary…