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October 24, 2024
Beneficial gut microbe has surprising metabolic capabilities
Mouse study of therapeutic food for malnourished children reveals new gut bacterial enzyme's wide-ranging functions.
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September 23, 2024
Gordon receives Nierenberg Prize
Honor recognizes his outstanding contributions to science in the public interest.
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April 19, 2024
International trials underway for childhood malnutrition therapy developed at WashU
Gift from Andy Newman supports world-changing research on the gut microbiome.
Medical Campus & Community, News Release
February 8, 2024
Gordon receives Nemmers Prize
Gut microbiome pioneer recognized for outstanding contributions to medical science.
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January 3, 2024
Metabolism-boosting, bile acid-reducing drugs improve gut health
Findings in mice indicate new approach may help children with stunted growth.
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December 13, 2023
Gut bacteria of malnourished children benefit from key elements in therapeutic food
Findings could guide recommendations for treating, preventing childhood malnutrition.
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October 19, 2023
Antibiotic treatment in malnourished children improves gut microbiome development
Research notes long-term benefits, encourages monitoring short-term risks.
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June 27, 2023
In battling obesity and prediabetes, combining exercise with weight loss is key
Insulin sensitivity improved twofold when exercise paired with 10% weight loss.
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June 9, 2023
Gordon wins Spain’s Asturias Award
Gut microbiome pioneer receives one of highest honors in Spanish-speaking world.
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February 21, 2023
Video: Gordon honored with Janssen Award for Biomedical Research
Gordon shares motivation for developing innovative gut microbiome-directed therapies for malnutrition.
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January 26, 2023
Gordon receives Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research
'Father of the field' honored for gut microbiome research.
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September 15, 2022
Gordon honored by National Academy of Medicine
Gut microbiome pioneer to be recognized with newly established award.
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June 23, 2021
New snack foods nurture healthy gut microbiome
Microbiome-modifying foods designed with specific combinations of plant fibers.
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July 23, 2020
Gut microbes might might keep malnourished children from growing
Source: New York Times
July 22, 2020
Specific bacteria help explain stunted growth in malnourished children
14 types of bacteria in small intestine linked to stunted growth, inflammation.
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October 3, 2019
Uncommon weight-loss surgery best for reducing diabetes risk
Biliopancreatic diversion improves insulin sensitivity, but some concerns remain.
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September 19, 2019
Childhood obesity in low-income Missouri families aim of CDC grant
$3.7 million will help evaluate Family-based Behavioral Treatment.
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April 2, 2019
Probing the microbiome
Studies of people and their companion microbes shed light on health and disease.
Outlook Magazine
March 13, 2019
Mobile phone technology to screen, help treat college students
Phone app targets depression, anxiety, eating disorders.
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September 12, 2018
Gordon receives Luminary Award
Precision medicine group honors father of the microbiome.
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September 28, 2017
Gordon receives 2017 Horwitz Prize
‘Father of microbiome’ honored for revealing importance of gut microbes in human health, disease.
News Release
June 12, 2017
$10 million gift to benefit Center for Genome Sciences
Harry Edison Foundation supports research on gut microbiome.
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March 3, 2017
The father of the microbiome
Gordon is expanding our understanding of human health into nonhuman realms.
Source: Washington Magazine
April 7, 2016
Gordon recognized for leading research on human microbiome
Award will aid efforts to understand gut microbiome and its effects on health, disease.
Medical Campus & Community