MICROBIAL COLONIZATION

This study tested whether taking a daily probiotic pill (Bifidobacterium longum) for one month could improve skin barrier function in adults with obesity. Researchers compared the probiotic to a placebo in 140 participants to see if it reduced skin water loss and dryness. The goa…

This study tested whether a daily oral probiotic supplement could help restore a healthy balance of bacteria in the vagina. It involved 32 women aged 35-43 who had fertility concerns, a history of recurrent infections, and an imbalance in their vaginal bacteria. Researchers measu…

This study tested whether applying a cream containing a specific 'good' bacteria (Lactobacillus crispatus) to the skin could help repair skin barrier damage linked to obesity. For four weeks, 98 adults with a higher body mass index (BMI) applied either the active probiotic cream …

This study aimed to find out if 3D printed clear aligners collect more bacteria than the conventional type. Researchers enrolled 30 adults who were not undergoing active orthodontic treatment. They compared the microbial buildup on the aligners and the teeth underneath them, and …

This study is checking on children years after their mothers took part in a trial of a special nutritional drink before and during pregnancy. Researchers want to see if that early nutrition affects the children's growth, weight, thinking skills, metabolism, and overall health. Th…

This study aimed to understand how different vaginal infections and bacteria might affect when a baby is born. Researchers followed 603 pregnant women in South Africa, testing them for common infections and analyzing their vaginal bacteria at two points during pregnancy. The main…

This study looked at how eating different types of dairy—full-fat versus fat-free milk and yogurt—changes the bacteria in your gut and might affect your risk for heart disease. Thirty-seven adults over 50 tried each type of dairy for three weeks while researchers collected blood …

This study aimed to understand if the types of bacteria in a person's gut are linked to whether their pancreatic cancer spreads to nearby lymph nodes. Researchers compared the gut bacteria and related chemicals in 55 patients who had pancreatic cancer with and without this type o…

This small, completed pilot study aimed to learn if giving donor human milk instead of formula helps the gut bacteria of healthy, full-term babies who were exposed to antibiotics during their mother's labor. Researchers compared two groups of about 30 babies each to see if donor …