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August 10, 2017

Gordon recipient of Massry Prize

Three scientists honored for revealing roles of microbes in human health, disease.

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August 3, 2017

Protein-rich diet may help soothe inflamed gut

Mice fed tryptophan develop immune cells that foster a tolerant gut.

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August 3, 2017

Natural compound coupled with specific gut microbes may prevent severe flu

Mouse study reveals how gut microbes fight influenza.

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July 10, 2017

Type 1 diabetes risk linked to intestinal viruses

One virus may protect against disease, others may increase risk.

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June 14, 2017

UTI treatment reduces E. coli, may offer alternative to antibiotics

Treatment with molecular decoy may lessen recurrent infections, mouse study shows.

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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

January 19, 2017

Postdoc named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for health care

Studies of C. difficile infection led to interest in gut microbiome.

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June 2, 2016

Gut microbes’ metabolite dampens proliferation of intestinal stem cells

Finding may provide clues to limitations of potential IBD treatment .

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February 23, 2016

Dietary link to stunted growth identified

Study links inadequate intake of amino acids to debilitating condition that affects millions .

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February 20, 2016

Malnutrition and a battle of the microbiota

Source: NPR Science Friday