The Microbyte Series : Lactobacillus helveticus-From Cheese Culture to Human Health
The story of Lactobacillus helveticus begins with its name, which captures both its biology and its cultural roots. The genus name, Lactobacillus, com..
Probiotics
The Hidden Toll of Ultra-Processed Foods on Your Gut Microbiome
Ever grabbed a bag of chips or a frozen meal for a quick bite? You're not alone, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up a huge part of our diet, especia..
Microbiome and Lifestyle
Holobiome: Research I Articles I Updates I News I Series I Feed
Holobiome is a blog series that offers an AI-assisted summary of the latest research articles on human microbiome. In this study, researchers revisi..
Holobiome Series
The MicroByte Series -Staphylococcus epidermidis: A Double-Edged Sword
Staphylococcus epidermidis, whose name comes from ‘staphyl’ meaning, grape bunch-like appearance under a microscope, ‘coccus’ which indicates the roun..
MicroByte Series
What Is Fiber-maxxing? The Safe Way to Build Gut Health
While the world is debating on the protein sufficiency and carbohydrate percentage of a meal, another ‘nutrient’ seems to be silently overtaking the m..
Nutrition
Holobiome is a blog series that offers an AI-assisted summary of the latest research articles on human microbiome. This study explored how omega-..
The MicroByte Series-Lactobacillus gasseri- A Maternal Gift for Gut Health
Lactobacillus gasseri was formerly believed to be a strain of Lactobacillus acidophilus. In the 1960s, Francis Gasser isolated different strains of L..
The Early-Life Microbiome: Impact of Vaginal and C-Section Births
At birth, the infant gut is initially colonized by microbes, which gradually evolve into a complex ecosystem known as the gut microbiome. This initia..
Gestational and Neonatal
The MicroByte Series- Bifidobacterium bifidum: The Infant Gut Guardian
The story of Bifidobacterium is closely tied to the origins of microbiology and probiotic science, beginning in 1899 when French pediatrician Henri Ti..
Do Probiotics Help to Treat IBS? What Science Says
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder affecting around 10–15% of the global population. It is characterized by abdomin..
Gut Health
