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January 24, 2025
NIH awards $10 million to study human virome
WashU Medicine labs contribute to a new collaborative program designed to demystify the human body’s resident viruses.
News Release
November 20, 2024
Probiotic delivers anticancer drug to the gut
Oral immunotherapy shrinks gastrointestinal tumors in mouse study.
News Release
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.
News Release
October 2, 2024
‘Milestone’ study suggests microbiome-boosting foods can treat severe malnutrition
In the News
September 23, 2024
Gordon receives Nierenberg Prize
Honor recognizes his outstanding contributions to science in the public interest.
News Release
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.
News Release
January 3, 2024
Metabolism-boosting, bile acid-reducing drugs improve gut health
Findings in mice indicate new approach may help children with stunted growth.
News Release
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 14, 2023
Altered gut bacteria may be early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
Gut microbes of people with pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s differ from those of healthy people.
News Release
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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May 3, 2023
Bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from their gut microbiomes
Findings could guide future treatment, prevention strategies.
News Release
January 26, 2023
Gordon receives Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research
'Father of the field' honored for gut microbiome research.
News Release
January 12, 2023
Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study shows
Findings suggest new approach to treating Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases.
News Release
September 15, 2022
Gordon honored by National Academy of Medicine
Gut microbiome pioneer to be recognized with newly established award.
News Release
June 27, 2022
Gut bacteria mine dietary fiber to release beneficial nutrients
Molecule liberated from byproduct of juice manufacturing has positive effects on metabolism.
News Release
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.
News Release
April 5, 2022
Gordon receives scientific innovator award
Gut microbiome pioneer honored for contributions to gastroenterology field.
News Release
June 23, 2021
New snack foods nurture healthy gut microbiome
Microbiome-modifying foods designed with specific combinations of plant fibers.
News Release
May 11, 2021
What’s the difference between prebiotics and probiotics
Source: Discover Magazine
April 9, 2021
Gordon receives Kober Medal
‘Father of microbiome’ honored by Association of American Physicians.
News Release, Video
April 7, 2021
For malnourished children, a new type of microbiome-directed food boosts growth
New food is designed to nurture healthy gut microbes.
News Release
August 19, 2020
Major weight loss — whether from surgery or diet — has same metabolic benefits
For severely obese, it's the weight loss alone that drives improvements such as remission of diabetes.
News Release
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.
News Release
July 14, 2020
Gut bacteria protect against mosquito-borne viral illness
Chikungunya-infected mice with healthy microbiomes less sick, less likely to spread infection.
News Release
April 1, 2020
Lifestyle trumps geography in determining makeup of gut microbiome
Captive apes’ microbiomes more similar to some humans’ than to wild apes’.
News Release
December 16, 2019
Asthma severity linked to microbiome of upper airway
Study raises question of whether altering bacteria in the airway could help asthma patients.
News Release
October 9, 2019
NIH gives major boost to microbiome research on Medical Campus
Will advance research in areas that include immunity, metabolism, infectious diseases and neuroscience.
News Release
October 3, 2019
Uncommon weight-loss surgery best for reducing diabetes risk
Biliopancreatic diversion improves insulin sensitivity, but some concerns remain.
News Release
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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September 19, 2019
For gut microbes, not all types of fiber are created equal
Beneficial microbes pursue certain types of dietary fiber, findings that could aid design of foods.
News Release
August 12, 2019
Gut makeup could make diarrhea less likely
Molecular signature of a diarrhea-resistant gut found.
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July 11, 2019
For malnourished children, new therapeutic food boosts gut microbes, healthy development
New approach targeting gut microbes proves superior to standard treatment.
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