Microbiomes – News and Features

Frequent use of doxycycline – a post-exposure prophylaxis for STIs – increases antibiotic resistance in the gut microbiome.

A novel semi-synthetic compound can be derived from natural compounds to produce potent activity against tuberculosis, including multi-drug resistant strains.

Researchers from Monash University have isolated activity from individual neurons within the vagus nerve. Considering the firing activity of these neurons in the context of cardiac and respiratory cycles has aided their function identification.

A study shows that microparticles delivering CCL2 can inhibit bone loss and enhance repair in mice with periodontal disease. This approach shifts focus from bacteria to immune modulation.

Researchers have profiled the microbial communities in sourdough starters, revealing that acetic acid bacteria contribute to a loaf's sourness.

New research findings lay the groundwork for potential new treatments for a variety of inflammatory and infectious diseases including inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.

A study from UC Irvine reveals that disturbances in the circadian clock can change the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier function, potentially increasing colorectal cancer risk.

Some bacterial species that live in people’s mouths have been linked to a collective 50% increased chance of developing a type of head and neck cancer, a new study shows.

Bacterial communities in soil are as resilient to human urine as synthetic fertilisers – making recycling the bodily fluid as a fertiliser for agricultural crops a viable proposition, according to a new study.

Researchers have found that the impact of drugs on bacteria is often less pronounced when they are part of a community, due to cross-protection strategies.