The composition and metabolic output of the human gut microbiome is shaped by several environmental factors, an important one being diet. To better understand the relationship between diet and microbiome function researchers must develop methods […]
Asthma is a major cause of disability, poor quality of life world-wide and health resource utilization. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated that 262 million people suffered from asthma in 2019 and it caused 455 […]
Bloom Science, Inc., a clinical-stage, central nervous system (CNS) company focused on discovering and developing breakthrough therapeutics that target the Gut-Brain Axis for neurological diseases, today announced positive results from its Phase 1 clinical study […]
Aspergillus fumigatus strains that infect humans have a significantly altered metabolism compared to other strains in the environment. At the same time, infection with the fungus leads to an apparent change in the human lung microbiome. […]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. It is triggered by certain T cells, which infiltrate the brain and spinal cord and attack the insulating myelin sheath around axons. […]
Brigham researchers are working on a new approach to target autoimmunity in the brain leverages designer bacteria to make treatment safer and more effective Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General […]
Bactolife A/S (“Bactolife”), a bioindustrial company developing proprietary Binding ProteinsTM, which strengthen the gut microbiome of humans and animals with the aim of reducing the burden of gastrointestinal infections and anti-microbial resistance, today announced that […]
About one in two women are affected by cystitis during her lifetime, and many suffer from recurrent urinary tract infections. Bladder infections are not only painful and potentially dangerous, but they also pose a significant […]
Defining the term “strain” is a conscientious issue within the microbiome field. Broadly speaking, a bacterial strain is a sub-group within a species with unique characteristics such as genetic makeup, metabolism, and morphology. But standards […]
“We want to empower patients and researchers in the microbiome field”, Heloise is passionately describing the applications of DNA Genotek’s FDA-authorised sample collection device “OMNIgene•GUT Dx” to me over zoom. In 2022, the device, which stabilises […]
The Dutch government has reserved €200 million from its National Growth Fund for the establishment of the Holomicrobiome Institute and its activities during the first ten years. The reservation was announced by Minister Adriaansens of […]