Celiac.com 08/27/2020 - Several thousand strains of bacteria live in the human gut. Some strains are beneficial, while others can promote disease. To make matters more difficult, many of these strains cannot currently be grown in laboratory settings. Certain bacteria species that cannot live in oxygen-rich environments present an even more difficult study challenge.
A team of biological and mechanical engineers at MIT have created a device for growing oxygen-intolerant bacteria in tissue in low-oxygen conditions that mirror the lining of the human colon, allowing them to live for up to four days.
The research team used the device to grow a strain of bacteria called Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, which lives in the human gut and protects against inflammation. 
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Celiac.com 02/09/2023 - Micronutrients include vitamins and minerals that help our bodies to work properly. People with micronutrient deficiencies can suffer form both short-term and long-term health issues. One of the main causes of micronutrient deficiencies is reduced nutrient intake and/or poor nutrient absorption by the gut. However, new research suggests that the gut microbiome also plays a crucial role in making micronutrients available for the body.
Researchers Monica Barone,  Federica D'Amico, Patrizia Brigidi, and Silvia Turroni recently looked at gut microbiome and micronutrient interaction as a potential key to controlling the bioavailability of minerals and vitamins. They are variously affiliated with the Microbiomics Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences,...

Celiac.com 03/06/2023 - We get a lot of questions about celiac disease and gluten-free-related issues. One question we've seen lately is: Is there a connection between the human gut microbiome and celiac disease? The short answer is yes. The longer answer is that research has show a number of connections between the two conditions, but we still have far more questions than answers. Here's a rundown of what we do know.
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine. When individuals with celiac disease consume gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, it triggers an immune response that damages the lining of the small intestine and interferes with the absorption of nutrients.
One of the key components of the gut environment is the microbiome,...

Celiac.com 06/20/2023 - The gut microbiome influences various physiological processes and has recently been found to play a role in entraining circadian rhythms. However, the relationship between the gut microbiome and peripheral clocks is not well understood. Diet-induced obesity (DIO) disrupts the normal cyclical fluctuation of the gut microbiome and can lead to metabolic disorders. Time-restricted feeding (TRF) has shown benefits for metabolic health, but its effects on the gut microbiome dynamics are modest. This study focuses on the ileum, a region of the gut important for metabolic homeostasis, to understand its role in circadian rhythm entrainment and metabolic health. 
Diet and Feeding Patterns Impact Ileal Gut Microbiome
The study collected ileal samples from mice ...