MICROBIOME

This study is testing whether personalized guidance based on a baby's gut bacteria can improve their gut health and potentially lower their risk of developing eczema and allergies. It will follow 250 healthy babies born by C-section for two years, providing some families with det…

This study aims to understand the link between the body's bacteria (microbiome) and pancreatic cancer. Researchers will collect samples from 300 adults who are already scheduled for a pancreas exam. The goal is to find bacterial patterns that could help doctors diagnose cancer ea…

This study aims to understand how a one-month supplement of a butyric acid-rich oil changes the bacteria living in the gut of healthy adults. Researchers will enroll 25 participants to see if the oil alters the types and amounts of bacteria in the small intestine and stool. The s…

This study aims to understand how different sweeteners in drinks affect oral health in teenagers. Healthy adolescents will drink beverages with stevia, sugar, or no sweetener on separate occasions. Researchers will measure changes in mouth acidity and plaque bacteria to see which…

This study is testing whether a procedure called 'vaginal seeding' is safe and practical to study. Vaginal seeding involves gently swabbing a baby's nose with a sample from the mother's vagina shortly after a C-section birth. The goal is to see if this can change the community of…

This study aims to understand how severe physical trauma disrupts communication between the brain, bone marrow, and gut. Researchers will observe 275 adults who have suffered major injuries, along with a smaller group having elective hip surgery for comparison. The goal is to lea…

This study aims to understand how severe burns change the community of bacteria in a person's skin and gut over time. Researchers will follow 600 burn patients for two years, collecting skin and stool samples to compare with healthy people. The goal is to learn how these bacteria…