# Microbiome News (llms.txt)
> Microbiome News reports the latest microbiome research, science and industry news for a scientifically literate reader — sourced reporting on the human microbiome with primary sources, clear caveats, and no hype.

## Sections
- [Therapeutics](https://microbiome.news/therapeutics/): FDA approvals, live biotherapeutics and the clinical pipeline turning microbes into medicine.
- [Science](https://microbiome.news/science/): The mechanisms underneath — what the research actually shows, limitations left in.
- [Gut–Brain](https://microbiome.news/gut-brain/): The gut–brain axis: mood, neurodegeneration, neurodiversity and the psychobiotics frontier.
- [Industry](https://microbiome.news/industry/): Probiotics, funding, deals and the companies commercialising microbiome science.
- [Diagnostics](https://microbiome.news/diagnostics/): Sequencing, at-home testing and reading the microbiome with enough rigor to act on it.

## Latest articles
- [Diet Diversity Linked to Prepregnancy BMI but Not Gut Microbiota](https://microbiome.news/posts/diet-diversity-linked-to-prepregnancy-bmi-but-not-gut-microbiota) — A new study explores the relationship between dietary diversity, prepregnancy BMI, and gut microbiota diversity in the third trimester of pregnancy. (2026-09-15)
- [Probiotic Supplementation in PCOS: A Closer Look at Hormonal Effects](https://microbiome.news/posts/probiotic-supplementation-in-pcos-a-closer-look-at-hormonal-effects) — A new study explores the impact of Saccharomyces boulardii on hormonal levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), revealing potential benefits on testosterone and DHEA-S levels. (2026-09-14)
- [Exploring Tranexamic Acid's Role in Preventing Anastomotic Leaks](https://microbiome.news/posts/exploring-tranexamic-acid-s-role-in-preventing-anastomotic-leaks) — A new clinical trial protocol investigates the feasibility of using tranexamic acid to prevent anastomotic leaks after rectal cancer surgery, with an embedded microbiome analysis. (2026-09-13)
- [Urbanization's Impact on Microbial Diversity and Elderly Health](https://microbiome.news/posts/urbanization-s-impact-on-microbial-diversity-and-elderly-health) — A new study examines how urbanization affects microbial diversity in care facilities, influencing elderly health outcomes such as frailty and cognitive decline. (2026-09-12)
- [Dietary Patterns for Obesity in CKD: A Review of Options](https://microbiome.news/posts/dietary-patterns-for-obesity-in-ckd-a-review-of-options) — A new review evaluates the suitability of Mediterranean, plant-forward, and low-carbohydrate diets for managing obesity in individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD). (2026-09-11)
- [Exploring the Nutritional Paradox in Chronic Kidney Disease](https://microbiome.news/posts/exploring-the-nutritional-paradox-in-chronic-kidney-disease) — A new study examines the complex interplay of metabolic and hormonal factors in protein-energy wasting among CKD patients, proposing a novel therapeutic framework. (2026-09-10)
- [Surviving the Heat: Probiotic B. infantis M-63 in Infant Formula](https://microbiome.news/posts/surviving-the-heat-probiotic-b-infantis-m-63-in-infant-formula) — A new study investigates whether the probiotic Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis M-63 can survive in infant formula prepared under WHO guidelines, reaching the neonatal gut. (2026-09-09)
- [Phocaeicola vulgatus: A Microbial Ally Against Obesity?](https://microbiome.news/posts/phocaeicola-vulgatus-a-microbial-ally-against-obesity) — New research explores how Phocaeicola vulgatus may influence obesity through arginine production and retinoic acid signaling. (2026-09-08)
- [Understanding the Gut-Brain Axis in Inflammatory Bowel Disease](https://microbiome.news/posts/understanding-the-gut-brain-axis-in-inflammatory-bowel-disease) — A new review explores the complex interactions of the gut-brain axis in IBD, highlighting mechanisms behind neurological and psychiatric comorbidities. (2026-09-07)
- [Sodium Fluoride's Impact on Gut and Liver Health Explored](https://microbiome.news/posts/sodium-fluoride-s-impact-on-gut-and-liver-health-explored) — A new study investigates how sodium fluoride affects the gut microbiota and its link to liver and intestinal injury, using network toxicology and 16S rRNA sequencing. (2026-09-06)
- [Gut Microbiome's Role in Multiple Myeloma Treatment Response](https://microbiome.news/posts/gut-microbiome-s-role-in-multiple-myeloma-treatment-response) — A new study examines how gut microbiome composition may influence the effectiveness of CD38 antibody therapy in relapsed multiple myeloma patients. (2026-09-05)
- [Quercetin's Role in Combating Vascular Calcification in CKD](https://microbiome.news/posts/quercetin-s-role-in-combating-vascular-calcification-in-ckd) — A new review explores how quercetin, a natural flavonoid, may influence vascular calcification associated with chronic kidney disease through various molecular pathways. (2026-09-04)
- [Gut Microbiome's Role in Immunochemotherapy Resistance](https://microbiome.news/posts/gut-microbiome-s-role-in-immunochemotherapy-resistance) — A new study explores how gut bacteria and metabolites can influence treatment resistance in non-small cell lung cancer, highlighting potential microbiome-linked strategies. (2026-09-03)
- [Probiotic Strain Shows Promise in Modulating Gut-Brain Axis](https://microbiome.news/posts/probiotic-strain-shows-promise-in-modulating-gut-brain-axis) — A new study explores how Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum AL44 may influence cognitive function through gut-brain interactions in a mouse model. (2026-09-02)
- [Probiotics and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Children](https://microbiome.news/posts/probiotics-and-ventilator-associated-pneumonia-in-children) — A systematic review evaluates the impact of probiotics on ventilator-associated pneumonia and other outcomes in critically ill children, highlighting both potential benefits and limitations. (2026-09-01)
- [Gut Microbiota-Fermented Trisaccharide Shows Potential Against Campylobacter](https://microbiome.news/posts/gut-microbiota-fermented-trisaccharide-shows-potential-against-campylo) — A new study investigates how a fucose-rich trisaccharide, fermented by gut microbiota, impacts the pathogen Campylobacter jejuni, offering insights into potential dietary interventions. (2026-08-31)
- [Exploring Yi-Yi-Fu-Zi-Bai-Jiang-San's Role in Colorectal Cancer](https://microbiome.news/posts/exploring-yi-yi-fu-zi-bai-jiang-san-s-role-in-colorectal-cancer) — A new review examines the traditional formulation Yi-Yi-Fu-Zi-Bai-Jiang-San, highlighting its potential mechanisms in combating colorectal cancer. (2026-08-30)
- [Evaluating Early FMT for Clostridioides difficile Infection](https://microbiome.news/posts/evaluating-early-fmt-for-clostridioides-difficile-infection) — A new clinical trial investigates the potential benefits of early fecal microbiota transplantation for patients experiencing their first episode or recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection. (2026-08-29)
- [Genome Completeness Reveals New Insights into Gut Microbiome Ecology](https://microbiome.news/posts/genome-completeness-reveals-new-insights-into-gut-microbiome-ecology) — A new study highlights the importance of complete genomes in understanding metabolic interactions within the gut microbiome and their implications for human health. (2026-08-28)
- [Tracking Microbiota Changes in Short Bowel Syndrome with Antibiotics](https://microbiome.news/posts/tracking-microbiota-changes-in-short-bowel-syndrome-with-antibiotics) — A new study explores how antimicrobial therapy affects intestinal microbiota in short bowel syndrome, using next-generation sequencing to track changes. (2026-08-27)

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