Early antibiotics may lead to lasting asthma, allergies

"The practical implication is simple: Avoid antibiotic use in young children whenever you can..."

Andrew Smith-Rutgers • futurity
July 29, 2022 ~5 min

There’s a link between gut bacteria and fibromyalgia severity

Researchers have found a link between gut bacteria differences and fibromyalgia severity. The work also points to a biological signature for the disease.

McGill University • futurity
July 12, 2022 ~8 min


Machine learning predicts gut microbe communities

A new computer model accurately predicts the behavior of millions of gut microbe communities from hundreds of experiments.

Kate McAlpine-Michigan • futurity
July 8, 2022 ~7 min

5 gut bacteria strains suppress IBD symptoms

Five strains of gut bacteria could ease inflammation, lead to new IBD treatments, and even possibly prevent some forms of bowel cancer.

U. Queensland • futurity
July 6, 2022 ~5 min

Industrialization may rob babies of bacteria that digest breast milk

Babies in industrialized nations have fewer bacteria that efficiently digest breast milk, a study of infants in hunter-gatherer communities shows.

Stanford • futurity
June 13, 2022 ~9 min

Bacteria that ‘record’ data can check gut health

Modified bacteria that can log data about their surroundings may be a good way to non-invasively get information about gut health, research in mice shows.

Fabio Bergamin-ETH Zurich • futurity
May 16, 2022 ~9 min

Dietary fiber doesn’t affect everyone the same way

A dive into how fiber affects us, shows that one fiber supplement seemed helpful while another appeared harmful—but study participants' reactions varied.

Stanford • futurity
May 9, 2022 ~10 min

What causes repeat urinary tract infections?

Some women get repeat UTIs, but it hasn't been clear why. New research finds that antibiotics may increase risk of further UTIs by disrupting microbiome.

Tamara Bhandari-Washington University • futurity
May 9, 2022 ~8 min


Anxiety and tummy trouble affect each other for kids with autism

New research finds a "bi-directional" relationship between gastrointestinal issues in kids with autism and anxiety and social withdrawal.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
April 26, 2022 ~6 min

Your personality may depend on what you eat

A new study linking your gut bacteria with your personality lends credence to the old saying, "you are what you eat."

Timothy Schnettler-Texas A&M • futurity
March 31, 2022 ~5 min

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