The gut microbiome is a complex, interconnected ecosystem of species. And, like any ecosystem, some organisms are predators and some are prey. A new study led by investigators at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the […]
When it comes to buying probiotics, many product labels do not give consumers enough information to make an informed decision, according to a research team led by Georgetown University Medical Center. In their study, published […]
This month’s roundup includes a study on a unique gut-microbiota-modulating dietary intervention (vegetables rich in inulin-type fructans), and a study on how gut microbiota might predict Crohn’s disease recurrence after ileal resection. Furthermore, several different […]
Yale researchers identified human gut microbes that metabolize over 150 therapeutic drugs, a finding that highlights the role bacteria play in determining how well individuals respond to medications, they report June 3 in the journal […]
Probiotics are increasingly being researched and marketed as functional ingredients to enhance health. As the market for these products grows, consumers face difficulty in distinguishing between high- and low-quality products. In the current context, is […]
Axial Biotherapeutics, a biotechnology company dedicated to building a unique class of gut-targeted programs for neurodegenerative diseases and neurodevelopmental disorders, today announced the publication of new findings in Cell by Sarkis K. Mazmanian, Ph.D., the […]
Whole Biome, an evidence-based microbiome company, today announced that it has secured $35 million in Series B financing. The round was led by existing investor Sequoia Capital with repeat participation from True Ventures, Khosla Ventures, […]
A new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is the first to have observed the complex set of chemical and molecular […]
Topical application of beneficial lactobacilli and potentially other ‘live biotherapeutic products’ (LBPs) show great potential as an alternative strategy to tackle skin care problems related to disturbance of the skin microbiome, providing alternatives to the […]
Crown Laboratories, Inc. (“Crown”), a leading, fully integrated skin care company, announced it has acquired Xycrobe Therapeutics, Inc. (“Xycrobe”). Xycrobe’s technology focuses on utilizing the ubiquitous nature of skin microbes by turning them into vehicles […]