Atopic dermatitis: viruses discovered as new therapy option
Up to 15 percent of children and five percent of adults are affected by the chronic inflammatory skin disease atopic dermatitis. Despite advanced therapy measures,...
Tag: microbiome
Youth binge drinking is linked to gut microbiome changes
Researchers discover that youth binge drinking is linked to gut microbiome changes: Study finds the alterations are linked with poor ability to recognise emotions and...
Mind-altering microbes: how the microbiome affects brain and behavior
Mind-altering microbes: how the microbiome affects brain and behavior: Elaine Hsiao at TEDxCaltech Elaine Hsiao is a postdoctoral fellow in chemistry and biology at Caltech....
Maternal microbiome promotes healthy development of the baby
A mother's gut microbes can help in the development of the placenta, and the healthy growth of the baby - according to new research from...
Skin microbiome research could be worth £1.85bn
The lucrative business of Skin microbiome research: University of Bradford scientists are helping open new areas of research into the skin microbiome - a commercial marketplace...
The skin microbiome and healthy ageing
The University of Bradford will lead research into the skin microbiome and how it affects skin conditions and ageing, as part of a new UK-wide...
Microbiome can predict future changes in function
Lung transplantation is a life-saving intervention in cases of severe respiratory failure. A feared and common complication following a lung transplant is chronic deterioration in...
Prebiotic supplements help women reduce sugar intake by 4%
Prebiotic supplements help women reduce sugar intake by four percent, finds study: The prebiotics used in this study were galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) which increase the amount...
Microbiome discovery could help save kids’ hearing
Microbiome discovery could help save kids' hearing: Bacteria found in children’s upper respiratory systems could help fight chronic middle ear infections, the leading cause of...
Trust your gut – the microbiome and COVID
Nutrition Scientist; Dr Kathryn O’Sullivan looks at the role of gut bacteria and the microbiome as a “major weapon in fighting COVID 19 for the...
