MICROBIAL COLONIZATION

This study tested whether an oral probiotic supplement could help restore healthy bacteria in the vagina. It included 32 women aged 35-43 with vaginal imbalance and fertility concerns. Researchers measured how well the probiotic colonized the body and its effects on immune and an…

This study looked at whether giving antibiotics early to extremely low birthweight babies (under 3.3 pounds) might cause more problems than it prevents. Researchers compared babies who got standard antibiotics in the first week of life to those who got a placebo. The goal was to …

This study tested whether pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) can reduce harmful bacteria and improve healing around dental implants. 35 healthy adults with at least two missing teeth took part. Researchers measured changes in bacteria types and gum tissue volume to see if PEMF …

This study tested whether taking a daily probiotic called Bifidobacterium longum for 4 weeks could improve skin barrier function in 140 adults aged 18-40 with obesity. Participants took either the live probiotic or a placebo (heat-killed bacteria). The main goal was to see if the…

This study tested if a cream with live good bacteria (Lactobacillus crispatus) could improve skin barrier damage in people with obesity. 98 adults aged 18-40 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 see if…

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 stay healthy. Researchers compared the gut microbiome, sleep, and growth of 105 infants, as well as mothers' m…

This study tested whether tagatose, a low-calorie sweetener, can act as a prebiotic—meaning it selectively feeds beneficial gut bacteria and improves blood sugar control. Fifty-nine healthy adults with slightly high blood sugar or insulin resistance took either tagatose or a plac…

This completed study at the University of Michigan compared how much bacteria builds up on 3D printed clear aligners versus conventional thermoformed aligners. Thirty participants wore each type of aligner for one week, and researchers swabbed both the aligners and tooth surfaces…

This study looked at whether the bacteria in your gut can help predict if pancreatic cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Researchers compared stool samples from 55 patients with and without lymph node spread. They found certain gut bacteria and chemicals that were different …

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 studied 37 adults over age 50 who were overweight but otherwise healthy. The goal was to see if the fat content and fermentation of dairy pro…

This study followed 461 children whose mothers took a special nutritional drink before and during pregnancy. Researchers want to understand how parents' diet, lifestyle, and metabolism influence child growth, thinking skills, and overall well-being. The goal is to identify factor…

This study looked at whether minimal flow anesthesia (using very low gas flow) can cause moisture buildup that allows germs to grow in the breathing equipment. Researchers tested 140 adults having elective surgery, comparing minimal flow to normal flow anesthesia. They took swabs…

This study looked at how bacteria in the gut can change the way the body processes certain drugs. 17 healthy adults took specific medicines, and researchers measured drug levels in their blood. The goal was to better understand why people respond differently to the same drug, whi…

This study looked at the gut bacteria of 200 people who had a heart attack, comparing those with high blood sugar to those with normal levels. Researchers collected stool samples before treatment and again at 6 and 12 months to see if changes in gut bacteria were linked to surviv…

This study looked at 603 pregnant women in South Africa to see if infections in the genital tract are linked to giving birth earlier. Researchers tested for various germs and yeast at the start of pregnancy and again later. The goal was to understand which infections or combinati…

This study looked at how different amounts of gentle, painless neck movements (mechanical vagus nerve stimulation) affect heart rate, balance, pain sensitivity, and digestion in 128 healthy adults aged 18-60. Researchers measured heart rate and variability, balance, pain response…