MICROBIAL COLONIZATION

This study follows 461 children ages 6-8 whose mothers took a special nutritional drink before and during pregnancy. Researchers want to see how parents' diet, lifestyle, and health before birth affect children's growth, thinking skills, and overall well-being. The goal is to und…

This study looked at whether giving antibiotics to extremely low birth weight babies in their first week of life causes more harm than good. Researchers compared babies who got antibiotics to those who got a placebo. The goal was to see if antibiotics increase the risk of serious…

This study looked at how different amounts of gentle, painless neck movements (called mechanical vagal stimulation) affect heart rate, balance, pain sensitivity, and digestion in 128 healthy adults aged 18-60. The goal was to find the best dose for future treatments of conditions…

This study looked at 603 pregnant women in South Africa to see if infections or bacteria in the genital tract are linked to how early a baby is born. Researchers collected swabs at the start of pregnancy and again at 30-34 weeks to test for various germs. The goal was to understa…

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 chemical markers linked to cancer spread. The goal is …

This study compared the effects of full-fat and fat-free milk and yogurt on gut bacteria and heart disease risk in 37 adults over 50. Researchers measured changes in gut microbes and related substances in stool and blood. The goal was to see if dairy fat content or fermentation i…

This study looked at whether 3D printed clear aligners collect more bacteria on teeth and aligner surfaces compared to conventional aligners. Thirty participants wore both types of aligners, and researchers swabbed their teeth and aligners to measure microbial colonization. The g…