An IDIBGI study links an intestinal microorganism to healthier glucose metabolism

by IdiBGi

9 days ago
gut microbiota, Blastocystis, type 2 diabetes

It has been shown that a higher presence of Blastocystis is associated with lower blood glucose and insulin levels, two key indicators of blood sugar control and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes...

Targeted plasmids, a biotechnological tool that opens up new paths against antimicrobial resistance

by ISGlobal - Instituto de Salud Global de Barcelona

3 months ago
E. coli, Targeted antibacterial plasmids, CRISPR-Cas system, blaCTX-M-15 gene, dCas9, gut microbiota

Using CRISPR-Cas technology, they eliminate or resensitise multi-resistant strains of E. coli without affecting the gut microbiota

Biotasmart, the startup that interprets gut microbiota, closes a €500,000 funding round led by Angels

by Biotasmart

4 months ago
Biotasmart, gut microbiota, Angels / Marina de Empresas

Biotasmart, a Valencia-based startup specializing in the clinical interpretation of the microbiota, has closed an investment round led by Angels, the investment arm of Juan Roig and part of Marina de ...

Artichoke and carrot waste as prebiotic ingredients

by IRB Lleida. Institut de Recerca Biomèdica

4 months ago
Bacteroidetes, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)., artichokes and carrots, prebiotics, gut microbiota

A study in Lleida analyses the potential of fibre waste from juice production

A study shows how international travel affects the gut microbiota

by Instituto de Investigación e Innovación Parc Taulí

2 years ago
gut microbiota

A diverse and resilient microbiota is key to good health, and understanding how travel affects it could help design better preventative strategies

A Vall d'Hebron study suggests the influence of diet on the composition and function of microbiota fungi

by Vall d’Hebron

2 years ago
fungi, gut microbiota

It has been seen a relationship between consuming certain food groups (such as sweets, protein or iron) and a change in the microbiota. This shows that, depending on what you eat, you can impact the c...