MICROBIAL COLONIZATION

This study tested whether taking a daily probiotic called Bifidobacterium longum for 4 weeks could improve skin barrier function in 140 adults aged 18-40 with obesity. Participants took either the live probiotic or a placebo (heat-killed bacteria). The main goal was to see if the…

This study tested whether an oral probiotic containing three types of good bacteria could help restore vaginal health in 32 women aged 35-43 with low levels of protective bacteria and a history of infections. Participants took the probiotic and researchers measured whether the ba…

This study tested whether pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) can reduce harmful bacteria and improve gum health around dental implants. Thirty-five healthy adults with at least two missing teeth received PEMF treatment. Researchers measured changes in bacteria types and gum tis…

This study tested if a cream with live good bacteria (Lactobacillus crispatus) could improve skin barrier damage in people with obesity. 98 adults aged 18-40 with a BMI of 25 or higher applied the cream or a placebo to their forearms daily for 4 weeks. The main goal was to see if…

This study compared how much bacteria builds up on 3D printed clear aligners versus conventional ones. Thirty participants wore each type for a short time, and researchers swabbed their teeth and the inside of the aligners to measure microbial growth. The goal was to see if the m…

This study looked at whether the bacteria living in the gut are different in people with pancreatic cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Researchers compared stool samples from 55 patients to find unique bacteria and chemicals linked to cancer spread. The goal is to crea…

This study followed 461 children whose mothers took a special nutritional drink before and during pregnancy. Researchers want to understand how parents' diet, lifestyle, and metabolism influence child growth, thinking skills, and overall well-being. The goal is to identify factor…

This study looked at whether minimal flow anesthesia (using very low gas flow) can cause moisture buildup that allows germs to grow in the breathing equipment. Researchers tested 140 adults having elective surgery, comparing minimal flow to normal flow anesthesia. They took swabs…

This study compared the effects of full-fat and fat-free milk and yogurt on gut bacteria and heart disease risk. 37 adults over 50 with overweight participated. Researchers measured changes in gut microbes, waste products, and blood markers to see if dairy fat content or fermenta…

This study looked at whether giving antibiotics to extremely low birthweight babies in their first week of life leads to more health problems. The trial included 359 stable premature infants born between 23 and 30 weeks. Researchers compared babies who received antibiotics to tho…

This study looked at how bacteria in the gut can change the way the body processes certain drugs. 17 healthy adults took specific medicines, and researchers measured drug levels in their blood. The goal was to better understand why people respond differently to the same drug, whi…

This study looked at the gut bacteria of 200 people who had a heart attack, comparing those with high blood sugar to those with normal levels. Researchers collected stool samples before treatment and again at 6 and 12 months to see if changes in gut bacteria were linked to surviv…

This study looked at 603 pregnant women in South Africa to see if infections in the genital tract are linked to giving birth earlier. Researchers tested for various germs and yeast at the start of pregnancy and again later. The goal was to understand which infections or combinati…

This study looked at whether tagatose, a low-calorie sweetener, can improve how the body handles sugar and change gut bacteria for the better. 59 healthy adults with slightly high blood sugar or insulin resistance took tagatose or a placebo for 4 weeks each. Researchers measured …

This study looked at how different amounts of gentle, painless neck movements (mechanical vagus nerve stimulation) affect heart rate, balance, pain sensitivity, and digestion in 128 healthy adults aged 18-60. Researchers measured heart rate and variability, balance, pain response…

This study looked at 105 full-term babies whose mothers received antibiotics during labor. Researchers compared giving these babies donor human milk versus formula to see how it affected their gut bacteria, sleep, and growth. The goal was to learn if donor milk helps restore a he…