Certain Nasal Bacteria May Boost COVID-19 Risk
Nasal bacteria can affect the levels of key proteins the SARS-CoV-2 virus needs to enter human cells and may explain why some individuals are more susceptible to COVID-19 infection.
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Certain Nasal Bacteria May Boost COVID-19 Risk
Nasal bacteria can affect the levels of key proteins the SARS-CoV-2 virus needs to enter human cells and may explain why some individuals are more susceptible to COVID-19 infection.
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How the Health of Your Lungs Is Linked to the Bacteria in Your Gut
The effects of the gut microbiome on our health are far-reaching—research shows that even our lungs are influenced by this community of microbes.
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Scientists: Expand the Field of Lung Microbiology Research
Researchers tracing the origins of research into the lung microbiome recommend greater analysis and study, as well expansion of the field of lung microbiology and diseases.
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In Utero Antibiotic Exposure Affects Future Allergies
Early life exposure to antibotics in utero and through mother’s milk disrupts beneficial gut bacteria, compromising T-cell development, Rutgers research shows.
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A Healthy Microbiome Builds a Strong Immune System That Could Help Defeat COVID-19
Critically ill SARS-CoV-2 patients may have an altered gut microbiome that leads to acute respiratory distress syndrome.
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How Growing Up On Farms Protects From Childhood Asthma
Children who grow up on farms have a boost in gut microbiome maturation, which could prevent asthma, according to a study published in Nature Medicine.
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E-cigarettes Found to Cause Change in Mouth Bacteria – Which Could Lead to Gum Disease or Oral Cancer
While numerous studies have explored the effect of e-cigarettes on the lungs, heart, and overall health, one often overlooked consideration is what effect they have on the microbiome.
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Gut Microbiome’s Role in Sleep Regulation
By manipulating the gut microbiome, or the byproducts of the gut microbiota, researchers say they may prevent or palliate sleep apnea.
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Fewer Fungi Types in Lungs Linked to Worse Disease in ARDS
New research has found that having fewer types of fungi in the lungs is linked to increased severity of disease in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients.
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Gut Microbe Imbalance May Stunt Cystic Fibrosis Babies’ Growth
The composition of the gut microbiome may make a difference in height gain in infants with cystic fibrosis during their first year of life, according to a new study.
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Healthier Lung Microbiome Tied to Better Critical Care Outcomes
Two bacteria normally found in the gut (Lachnospiraceae and Enterobacteriaceae spp) were common in the lung microbiome of patients who had worse ICU outcomes.
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Unique Nasal Microbiome in Uncontrolled Asthma
Patients with uncontrolled asthma had a unique nasal bacteria composition that included elevated levels of Bacteroidetes, compared to nonasthmatics or asthmatics with controlled asthma.
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