MICROBIAL COLONIZATION

This study tested whether an oral probiotic containing three types of good bacteria can help restore vaginal health in women with an imbalance (dysbiosis) and fertility concerns. Thirty-two women took the probiotic to see if it would colonize the vagina and improve bacterial bala…

This study tested whether applying a cream with live Lactobacillus crispatus bacteria to the forearm could improve skin barrier function in people with obesity. 98 adults with a BMI of 25 or higher applied the cream daily for 4 weeks. Researchers measured skin water loss, hydrati…

This study tested whether taking a daily probiotic (Bifidobacterium longum) for 4 weeks could improve skin barrier function in 140 adults aged 18-40 with obesity. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either the live probiotic or an inactive placebo. The main goal was to…

This study looked at 105 full-term babies whose mothers received antibiotics during labor. Researchers compared giving these babies donor human milk versus formula to see how it affected their gut bacteria, sleep, and growth. The goal was to learn whether donor milk helps restore…

This study looked at whether the types of bacteria living in the gut are linked to whether pancreatic cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Researchers compared stool samples from 55 patients with and without lymph node spread. They hope to find patterns that could help doctor…

This study looked at whether tagatose, a low-calorie sweetener, can improve how the body handles sugar and boost good gut bacteria. 59 healthy adults with slightly high blood sugar or insulin resistance took tagatose or a placebo for 4 weeks each. Researchers measured blood sugar…

This study looked at whether giving antibiotics to very 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 increased the risk of serious inf…

This study compared the effects of full-fat and fat-free milk and yogurt on gut bacteria and heart disease risk. Researchers enrolled 37 adults over age 50 who were overweight but otherwise healthy. Participants consumed different dairy products, and the team measured changes in …

This study examined stool samples from 200 heart attack patients, some with high blood sugar and some without, to see if gut bacteria differ between the groups. Researchers tracked deaths over 12 months to explore whether changes in gut bacteria relate to recovery. The goal was t…

This study looked at 30 people to compare how much bacteria builds up on 3D printed clear aligners versus conventional ones. Researchers swabbed teeth and aligners to measure microbial colonization. The goal was to see if the material type affects oral hygiene, not to treat any d…

This study looked at how different vaginal infections and bacteria might affect when a baby is born. Researchers followed 603 pregnant women in South Africa, testing for infections and measuring bacteria. The goal was to see which germs are linked to earlier births, but no treatm…

This study followed 461 children ages 6-8 whose mothers took a special nutritional drink before and during pregnancy. Researchers measured the children's growth, body composition, thinking skills, and metabolism to understand how parents' diet and lifestyle early on influence lon…