Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an auto-immune disorder characterized by a complex interaction
between the host immune system and various environmental factors in genetically …

In an exploratory, block-randomised, parallel, double-blind, single-centre, placebo-
controlled superiority study (ISRCTN12562026, funded by Cultech Ltd), 220 Bulgarian …

Brain degenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) can be exacerbated by
aberrant metabolism. Supplementation with probiotic bacteria is emerging as a promising …

In a double-blind, randomised, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study, healthy school
children aged 3-10 years received a probiotic based supplement daily for 6 months to …

Neurodegeneration has been linked to changes in the gut microbiota and this study
compares the neuroprotective capability of two bacterial consortia, known as Lab4 and …

Bacillus spp. are often used as probiotics; however, they can be infected by phages, leading
to significant economic losses. Biocidal and thermal treatments are considered rapid and …

RESULTS In the pooled analysis of the individual participant data (per protocol population),
significant reductions were observed for the incidence (− 25%; 95% confidence interval [CI] …

Mucin 1 is a cell-membrane associated mucin, expressed on epithelial and immune cells
that helps protect against pathogenic infections. In humans, MUC1 is highly polymorphic …

When attempting to model the human gut, cell culture research has traditionally employed a
reductionist approach to encapsulate the nuanced behaviours of these cells in situ …

Several clinical trials have observed an association between probiotic supplementation and
reduced incidence of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) symptoms. 1, 2 A recent meta …