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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.

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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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February 16, 2023

WashU research spurs changes to global guidelines for feeding malnourished kids

Reformulation of therapeutic food boosts children’s brain development, IQ.

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December 7, 2022

Some forms of childhood malnutrition, stunting may be preventable with vaccines

In mice, vaccination prevents gut damage linked to toxin from diarrhea-causing bacteria.

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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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April 13, 2022

Gut bacterium supports growth in infants with severe acute malnutrition

Pilot study provides more evidence beneficial bacteria could help treat malnourished children.

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November 2, 2021

Enhanced therapeutic foods improve cognition in malnourished children

DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, can improve language, social, motor skills.

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