Video: Host-Microbe-Environment Interactions
Over the past few years, evidence has revealed the key role that microbes play in human health and disease. This short animated video highlights key concepts that are considered in research to understand the intrinsic host-microbe-environment relationships and enable researchers to harness this knowledge to improve our health. This short animated video highlights key concepts […]
Role and Impact of the Microbiome on the Human Genome
Read about key concepts and views on the role and impact of our microbes’ genomes on our human genome! 3 recent papers to give you Food For Thought Getting the Hologenome Concept Right: an Eco-Evolutionary Framework for Hosts and Their Microbiomes. Theis R. K., et al. mSystems. Mar 2016. ABSTRACTGiven the complexity of host-microbiota symbioses, scientists and […]
New Paper: The Hygiene Hypothesis, the COVID Pandemic, and Consequences for the Human Microbiome
Congratulations to our Platform 1 Co-Lead Dr. Philippe Gros on this recent publication! A perspective from the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) on the impact of the environment related to the COVID pandemic and its effects on the human microbiome. Explore many facets of COVID-19−induced societal changes and their possible effects on the microbiome, and […]
New Paper: Fecal Transplant Prevents Gut Dysbiosis and Anxiety-Like Behaviour After Spinal Cord Injury in Rats
A model of anxiety following a cervical contusion spinal cord injury in rats demonstrates fecal transplant prevents gut dysbiosis and anxiety-like behaviour
New Paper: Intestinal Fungi are Causally Implicated in Microbiome Assembly and Immune Development in Mice
Intestinal fungi are causally implicated in microbiome assembly and immune development in mice.
New Paper: Consumption of Artificially Sweetened Beverages During Pregnancy Impacts Infant Gut Microbiota and Body Mass Index
Study finds that artificially sweetened beverages consumption during pregnancy impacts mother’s microbiota and might lead to higher infant BMI.
