The composition of bacterial populations living on our faces plays a significant role in the development of acne and other skin conditions such as eczema. Two species of bacteria predominate in most people, but how […]
A Kobe University team was able to edit the DNA of Lactobacillus strains directly without a template from other organisms. This technique is indistinguishable from natural variation and enabled the researchers to create a strain that doesn’t […]
Microba Life Sciences Limited (ASX: MAP) (“Microba”) a precision microbiome company, announces two significant developments: the release of new clinical utility results for its MetaPanel™ gastrointestinal pathogen test, and the signing of a strategic clinical partnership […]
A new USC study suggests that gut imbalances in children with autism may create an imbalance of metabolites in the digestive system — ultimately disrupting neurotransmitter production and influencing behavioral symptoms. The research, published in […]
A new study, published in Nature Chemistry by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Yale University, shows how common gut bacteria can metabolize certain oral medications that target cellular receptors called GPCRs, potentially rendering these important drugs less […]
The Mediterranean diet is regarded as the most beneficial diet from a mental health perspective. The benefits of such a diet are mediated significantly through the brain- gut-microbiota axis. Abnormalities in this axis have been described in the most […]
Like people, bacteria get invaded by viruses. In bacteria, the viral invaders are called bacteriophages, derived from the Greek word for bacteria-eaters, or in shortened form, “phages.” Scientists have sought to learn how the single-cell […]
The majority of the gut microbiota is unculturable using standard laboratory techniques, which has been well-documented since the advent of next generation sequencing in microbiome research. This limitation makes it difficult to characterise the phenotype […]
PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) (“PepsiCo”) announced on Monday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion, including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits for a […]
Bloom Science, Inc., a clinical-stage biotech company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and neurological disorders, today announced that BL-001, an investigational oral therapy designed to replicate the positive effects of the ketogenic […]
With bacterial strains of the same species exhibiting remarkably different characteristics, it is vital biotic developers accurately characterise what strains are present in their product. This enables developers to maximise the biotics’ therapeutic potential, provide […]