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“A key player in their regulation is the gut microbiome – the community of microbes that resides in the intestinal tract. Findings from a new study show indicate that antibiotic use early in life alters neuropeptide signaling pathways that influence behavioral development.”

“More than one-third of the patients who received the transplants responded favorably to the anti-PD-1 immunotherapy despite having not responded before the transplant. The types of gut microbes associated with response to anti–PD-1 increased, as did activation of CD8+ T cells.”

“Some studies have demonstrated that the microbes that inhabit the human gut contribute to the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes, but the use of anti-diabetes drugs like metformin may have confounded the results due to their impact on the gut.”

“Key elements of this pathway are the tens of trillions of microbes that comprise the intestinal microbiota. A recent study found that taking a prebiotic supplement altered the gut microbiota, improving cognitive performance in older adults.”

“These participants were more likely to report low fruit and vegetable intake, high snack intake, and anxiety and/or depression. Frequent bowel movements may reduce the overall diversity of microbes in the gut, increasing the risk of inflammation and poor health.”

“These findings add to the growing body of evidence to support the use of bacteriophages against drug-resistant microbes. Learn more about bacteriophages in this interview featuring gut microbiome expert Dr. Eran Elinav. View full publication.”

“The effects of lost sleep on memory may depend partly on how well brain cells control inflammation and maintain their energy supply. Researchers tested whether urolithin A, a compound made by gut microbes from food components, could protect memory in mice when given before sleep deprivation.”

“As humans age, the quality of the population of microbes that comprise the gut microbiota decreases, leading to poor gut barrier integrity and causing contents of the gut to leak into the bloodstream, a condition commonly referred to as "leaky gut."”

“The gut-brain axis, a bidirectional signaling pathway between the gastrointestinal tract and the nervous system, plays critical roles in human health. Key elements of this pathway are the tens of trillions of microbes that comprise the intestinal microbiota.”

“Studies in mice suggest that dysbiosis – an imbalance in the microbes that inhabit the gut – impairs development and promotes gut inflammation[(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34879222/) in offspring.”