Microbiomes – News and Features

A new scientific review highlights emerging connections between gut health and sleep apnea, pointing to potential new therapeutic approaches for managing this common and serious disorder.

The researchers found that sauerkraut helped maintain the integrity of intestinal cells, while raw cabbage did not.

In a Q&A with Dr. Frédéric Derbré, Technology Networks explores surprising findings on the gut microbiomes of elite athletes. Despite reduced microbial diversity, these ecosystems may enhance metabolism.

Discover how microbial biotechnology could reduce suffering and support global health goals, as experts call for awareness and greater investment in innovation.

By training an algorithm using both nutritional data and food features, plus a few demographic details, researchers were able to predict each individual’s glycemic response to each food.

Rodents fed a diet rich in soluble fiber coped better with a microorganism that causes diarrhea and can lead to death in debilitated patients. Researchers observed that acetate helps modulate the immune response.

A new mouse study suggests that the microplastics produced by biodegradable, starch-based plastics may be linked to unforeseen health risks, including imbalances in the gut microbiome and organ damage.

Three-dimensional models allow researchers to better represent complex tissues and cell-cell interactions. This article explores the cell models currently used by researchers to understand disease and aid drug discovery.

Contamination is one of the main roadblocks to successful cell culture. This article explores the different types of contamination, how to identify microbial contaminants in cell culture and best practices for removal and prevention.

Learn how metabolic disorders are detected and diagnosed with Dr. Irene De Biase, professor of clinical pathology at the University of Utah School of Medicine.