MICROBIAL COLONIZATION

This study tested whether an oral probiotic supplement containing three types of friendly bacteria could help restore vaginal health in women with an imbalance (dysbiosis) and fertility concerns. Thirty-two women aged 35-43 with low vaginal lactobacilli and a history of infection…

This study tested whether a cream containing live 'good bacteria' (Lactobacillus crispatus) could improve skin barrier function in people with obesity. 98 adults 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 se…

This study tested whether taking a daily probiotic called Bifidobacterium longum for 4 weeks could improve skin barrier function in people with obesity. Researchers measured water loss through the skin, which indicates skin health. The trial included 140 participants aged 18-40 w…

This study compared how full-fat and fat-free milk and yogurt affect the bacteria in your gut and your risk for heart disease. Researchers gave 37 adults over 50 different dairy products and measured changes in gut microbes and heart-related markers. The goal was to see if fat co…

This study tested whether tagatose, a low-calorie sweetener, can improve blood sugar response and increase beneficial gut bacteria in healthy adults with slightly elevated blood sugar or insulin levels. Participants took tagatose or a placebo (sugar) for four weeks each. The goal…

This study looked at whether giving donor human milk instead of formula to full-term babies whose mothers received antibiotics during labor could help their gut bacteria grow in a healthier way. About 105 babies and their mothers took part. The goal was to see if donor milk leads…

This study looked at whether giving antibiotics to extremely low birth weight babies in their first week of life is helpful or harmful. Researchers compared babies who got antibiotics to those who got a placebo. They tracked serious health problems like late-onset infections, a s…

This study followed 461 children ages 6-8 whose mothers took a special nutritional drink before and during pregnancy. Researchers measured the children's growth, body composition, thinking skills, and metabolism to understand how parents' diet and lifestyle early on influence lon…

This study looked at 55 people with pancreatic cancer to see if the bacteria in their gut are linked to whether the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. By analyzing stool samples, researchers identified specific gut bacteria and their byproducts that were different in patien…

This study followed 603 pregnant women in South Africa to see if infections in the genital tract are linked to giving birth earlier. Researchers collected swabs to test for various infections and analyzed the vaginal microbiome. The goal was to understand which germs or combinati…

This study looked at 200 people who had a severe heart attack (STEMI) to see if the bacteria in their gut (microbiota) is different in those with high blood sugar versus normal blood sugar. Researchers collected stool samples before treatment, at 6 months, and at 12 months to tra…

This study compared how much bacteria builds up on 3D printed clear aligners versus conventional ones. Thirty people wore both types, and researchers swabbed their teeth and the inside of each aligner to measure germs. The goal was to see if the material makes a difference in mic…