MICROBIOME

This study tested whether personalized diet advice based on a person's gut bacteria could improve their food choices and gut health. Fifty adults with obesity in Colombia were split into two groups: one got standard diet advice, the other got a custom plan based on their gut micr…

This study looked at whether eating a whole-food, plant-based diet for 8 weeks could reduce markers of cancer and inflammation in 121 active firefighters. Participants either followed the plant-based diet or their usual diet. The goal was to see if diet changes could improve heal…

This study looked at whether a low-dose vaginal estrogen tablet could improve overactive bladder symptoms in menopausal women by changing the bacteria in their urine. Thirty women used the estrogen daily for two weeks, then twice a week for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes …

This study looked at 120 adults with acute ischemic stroke to see if the bacteria in their gut influenced their recovery. Researchers analyzed stool samples and brain scans, tracking disability over 6 months. The goal was to understand how gut microbes relate to stroke severity a…

This study looked at 320 people with HIV in Chile, some with metabolic syndrome, to understand how ongoing inflammation affects their health. Researchers used advanced tools like single-cell sequencing and flow cytometry to analyze immune and inflammatory patterns. The goal was t…

This small pilot study aimed to see how eating fermented vegetables affects gut bacteria and digestive comfort in healthy adults. Researchers enrolled 24 participants to measure changes in specific bacteria and track symptoms like bloating. The results will help design a larger f…