New evidence supports the presence of microbes in the placenta
Microbes found in the placenta may play a key role in shaping the developing fetal immune system.... Read More...
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New Bacteria Discovered in Human Blood
Researchers have identified two new species of bacteria in the blood of patients in China. The bacterias are in the Enterobacter genus and are resistant to multiple antibiotics. Enterobacter has previously been linked to meningitis and other serious medical conditions.... Read More...
Gut Microbiota of Infants Predicts Obesity in Children
A new study reports the gut microbiota composition of a child at 2 years of age is associated with body mass index at age 12. Researchers say studying a toddler's gut bacteria may help identify children most at risk of obesity.... Read More...
Vapers and Non-Smokers Have the Same Flourishing Gut Flora
A new study reveals smokers have lower levels of Baceroids in their microbiome. In contrast, the levels of Bacteriods were the same level in vapers as in non-smokers. Decreased Bacteriod levels are associated with obesity and Chron's disease.... Read More...
Gut Microbiome Influenced Heavily by Social Circles: Lemur Study
The social network determines the individual gut microbiome in lemurs, a new study reports. ... Read More...
Further Evidence For Link Between Gut Bacteria and Parkinson’s Disease
A new study reports Parkinson's disease and some of the medications used to treat the condition have distinct effects on the bacteria that make up the gut microbiome.... Read More...
Changes Uncovered in Gut Bacteria of People with Multiple Sclerosis
A new study reveals changes in the gut microbiomes of untreated and treated multiple sclerosis patients.... Read More...