Butyrate & Vaccines: Gut Bacteria Boost Antibody Response

The future of mucosal vaccines – offering a non-invasive route to immunity against respiratory and intestinal infections – just received a significant boost. New research from POSTECH and ImmunoBiome in Korea reveals a critical link between gut bacteria, a key metabolite called butyrate, and the effectiveness of these next-generation vaccines. This isn’t simply about identifying … Read more

MS & Gut Bacteria: How Mimicry Fuels Disease Progression

The search for the root causes of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has taken a significant turn, with new research pinpointing a surprising culprit: the gut microbiome. A study from the University of Basel and University Hospital Bonn reveals that certain gut bacteria, when structurally similar to the protective myelin sheath around nerve fibers, can effectively ‘fool’ … Read more