While America's new dietary guidelines recognize the central role of #gutmicrobiome for health, they ignore decades of scientific research @jesshamzelou.bsky.social summarizes the main takeaways:

How does interpersonal transmission further shape the developing microbiome in the first year? @iu-cibio.bsky.social et al. found that the microbial strains acquired from peers accounted for a larger proportion of the infant microbiome than those from the mother:

Chronic constipation affects ~1 in 10 adults worldwide New dietary guidance emphasizes specific foods, supplements, and selected probiotic strains, while also clarifying where evidence is still lacking—supporting a more precise approach in clinical practice. https://shorturl.at/0QY2A

The gut microbiome offers new clues for better managing cardiovascular diseases Findings in @nature.com show imidazole propionate made by gut bacteria contributes to atherosclerosis, supporting its potential role as a biomarker of subclinical disease:

New links between diet, gut microbiota and health This plenary session at #GMFH2026 will explore how diet-driven microbiome changes translate into health outcomes, including cardiometabolic disease. Secure your spot 👉https://www.gutmicrobiotaforhealth.com/porto-2026-fourteenth-edition/registration/

Patients’ expectations and beliefs in IBS seem to be more relevant than gluten and wheat when worsening GI symptoms @lancetgastrohep.bsky.social 

Diet as a major actor in shaping the microbiome The first plenary session at #GMFH2026 will feature expert talks from Ciarán Forde, @drharmstrong.bsky.social and Eran Segal, with Nicola Segata @cibiocm.bsky.social as session moderator. Secure your spot 👉 https://bit.ly/45nJCks

Our latest article reviews evidence showing that Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 helps preserve microbial activity and key metabolic functions during #antibiotic stress. In collab with @microbiotainst.bsky.social @nathalierolhion.bsky.social 

How do we really assess dietary intake—and where is the field heading next? This is the topic of the keynote lecture at #GMFH2026 by Lawrence David. 👉 Register now & join us https://www.gutmicrobiotaforhealth.com/porto-2026-fourteenth-edition/registration/ 📍Porto | March 14–15

Where are we with targeting gut-brain communication to manage diseases? This timely review delves into advances in this fascinating area of research https://www.jci.org/articles/view/196346

🌍 Didn’t catch the early-bird? There’s still time to register! Standard registration for #GMFH2026 is open until March 13, 2026. Join us in Porto, March 14–15, for the latest on diet & microbiome modulation in clinical practice. 👉 gutmicrobiotaforhealth.com/porto-2026-fourteenth-edition/registration

🔬 What’s on the agenda at #GMFH2026? From diet–microbiome interactions to microbiome-based therapies, the 2026 programme is packed with science you can take back to the clinic and the lab. Explore the full agenda & join us in Porto next March! https://bit.ly/3YOA5iO

Nice reading to refresh the knowns and unknowns on feeding gut microbes to nourish the brain Kudos to @jfcryan.bsky.social , @elizschneider.bsky.social  et al. @natmetabolism.nature.com  https://www.nature.com/articles/s42255-024-01108-6

Measuring gut-derived RNA from fecal matter can help better understand the gut microenvironment @harriswang.bsky.social‬ & colleagues developed the tool Foli-seq to map gut inflammation, drug response, and host-microbe interactions @natbiotech.nature.com https://loom.ly/ThHPs0c

Struggling to keep updated on what's new and interesting on gut microbiome from bedside to plate? Then you might enjoy our newsletters: https://loom.ly/7EODOnc

⏱ #LASTDAY to take advantage of early-bird registration rates for #GMFH2026! Join us next March in Porto, Portugal! 👉 https://www.gutmicrobiotaforhealth.com/porto-2026-fourteenth-edition/registration/#LASTDAY#GMFH2026#gutmicrobiota #gutmicrobiome

Dysosmobacter welbionis is a recently discovered butyrate producer @microbesity.bsky.social et al. reveal that the inositol-to-butyrate pathway is conserved across species, reinforcing its ecological and therapeutic relevance via #[email protected] https://loom.ly/y2y_STg

What if the #gut could make us legally intoxicated without a single drink? @berndschnabl.bsky.social & colleagues take a deep look at auto-brewery syndrome, a misunderstood condition in which microbes ferment sugars into alcohol inside the body ‪@natmicrobiol.nature.com‬ https://loom.ly/2IyppRw

🧬 2025 was a productive year for #gutmicrobiome research. Our Year in Review article highlights key advances covered on the GMFH website in 2025, spanning metabolic health, neurogastroenterology, immune modulation, and precision nutrition. https://loom.ly/xXq7n9M

Mark your calendar for the 14th edition of the GMFH World Summit: 📆 March 14 and 15, 2026 📍 Porto Early bird registration is still open. Secure your spot for #GMFH2025! https://www.gutmicrobiotaforhealth.com/porto-2026-fourteenth-edition/registration/

A new randomized, placebo-controlled trial sheds light into the relevance of dose and timing of probiotic supplementation on breastfed infants' gut microbiome Read more: https://loom.ly/E3uw_9A

✨ Wishing you the best end of the year Thank you to our community for the conversations, insights, and shared curiosity around gut microbiome science throughout the year. Looking forward to continuing the discussion on gut health in the year ahead. Here’s to 2026!

The #prebiotic concept turns 30 ✨ From colonic fiber to systems biology, the definition of prebiotics has evolved alongside microbiome science. A new article reviews how expert consensus has expanded the concept—and what challenges lie ahead. Read the full article 👇 https://loom.ly/Kdgy_OQ

Just 3 months to go until #GMFH2026. Join us in Porto on March 14–15, 2026 for two days of scientific exchange on "Diet and other ways to manipulate the gut microbiome in clinical practice." 👉 Early bird registration is open: https://loom.ly/_XP7j_s

The microbiome is a new target for women's health across the lifespan This timely review article discusses prevention and treatment strategies for restoring the microbiome in the menopause transition: https://loom.ly/6IeEUvs

Struggling to keep updated on the most relevant science on gut microbiome, probiotics, and prebiotics for your clinical practice? Then you might enjoy our newsletters: https://loom.ly/7EODOnc

Fecal microbiota transplantation unable to induce remission at 8 weeks in adults with Crohn’s disease Karen Madsen reports the latest negative findings of a clinical trial: https://loom.ly/QvPtXoI

Ready for Porto? Join us at this year's #GMFH2026 on March 14–15 and get new insights into gut #microbiota manipulation, take part in practical workshops, and connect with other experts! Register now with an early bird discount and secure your spot! 👉 https://loom.ly/_XP7j_s

A new study identifies the gut microbial metabolite imidazole propionate as a contributor to atherosclerosis. The findings support its potential as a biomarker of early, subclinical cardiovascular disease—highlighting the role of the gut–heart axis in CVD risk. https://loom.ly/BfIBm7A

How do we acquire and share our microbes throughout life — and why does it matter for human and planetary health? In this new GMFH interview, Dr. Mireia Vallès-Colomer explores microbial transmission, the One Health perspective, and the future of microbiome science. https://loom.ly/D_S96cE

Beyond probiotics, research is uncovering new links between the gut and brain Here are the most promising non-pharmacological interventions for improving gut and mental health: https://loom.ly/SOZKYFQ

Bacterial memory could help understand microbial and microbiome function and comes in biochemical, epigenetic and ecological forms Read more via @natmicrobiol.nature.com https://loom.ly/gUoniis

🧬Delve into the world of gut microbiota manipulation at #GMFH2026! ESNM and @amergastroassn.bsky.social invite you to the 14th edition in Porto, Portugal, on March 14-15, 2026. Register now and benefit from the early bird discount: https://loom.ly/HVemN34

Should healthy people take probiotics? Available evidence supports the use of probiotics for preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea, alleviating some minor gut issues, and improving lactose intolerance via @isappscience.bsky.social

4 months to go until #GMFH2026. Did you miss Washington’s edition this year? You now have a new opportunity to be part of this one-of-a-kind meeting in Porto, Portugal. 👉 Registration is open! https://www.gutmicrobiotaforhealth.com/porto-2026-fourteenth-edition/registration/

A new double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that fecal microbiota transplantation did not induce remission at 8 weeks in adults with active Crohn’s disease, but it was safe and improved some quality-of-life outcomes. https://loom.ly/QvPtXoI

🎟️ Registration for #GMFH2026 is now open! Join leading experts in Porto next March to explore diet and other ways to manipulate the gut microbiome in clinical practice. Learn more about the programme, speakers, and logistics at https://www.gutmicrobiotaforhealth.com/porto-2026-fourteenth-edition/

🎥 Discover the science behind gut health. Explore articles, videos, and expert insights on the gut microbiome — all in one place. www.gutmicrobiotaforhealth.com

Some #microbes may sound spooky, but behind their names lies a fascinating ecosystem that regulates digestion, immunity, and metabolism. Discover our #SpookyButGutFriendly campaign and help make our microbes go viral (in the good way)! https://loom.ly/_pN2lQY

🧬 From diet to next-generation ‘biotics’, the latest #NeuroGASTRO2025 meeting in London showcased cutting-edge research in gut–brain and microbiome science. Read the key highlights from the conference 👇 https://loom.ly/W9K9XKo

👻 Something “spooky” is coming to Gut Microbiota for Health... #SpookyButGutFriendly

Breastfeeding and antibiotic resistance: what science reveals A new study shows how exclusive breastfeeding in the first month of life supports a balanced infant microbiome and helps limit antibiotic resistance genes. https://loom.ly/n6QVuKE

The gut Microbiome may affect immunomodulation and cancer therapy outcomes Here's what scientists know and don't know and major implications for clinical practice @amergastroassn.bsky.social https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(25)00755-3/fulltext

🧠 Psychobiotics are interventions that act through the gut microbiota to support mental health. From probiotics to fiber-rich and fermented foods, research is uncovering new links between the gut and brain. #WorldMentalHealthDay 🔗 https://loom.ly/SOZKYFQ

Fiber intake may help reduce chronic low-grade inflammation in children Another piece of evidence that interventions targeting the gut microbiome early in life help prevent cardiovascular diseases cdn.nutrition.org/article/S247...

Have you seen the new #AEProbio guide to probiotics available in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧? This Guide has been developed to assist with decision-making regarding science-backed probiotic products: t.co/mj5RMvA6h8

Couldn't make it to #GMFH2025? Here we bring you what's new and interesting on microbiome-based therapeutics from bench to bedside: https://www.gutmicrobiotaforhealth.com/clinical-translation-of-microbiome-research-takeaways-from-the-2025-gmfh-summit/

🥖 Many with IBS avoid gluten or wheat—but is it always necessary? A new trial led by Dr. Premysl Bercik suggests that beliefs and expectations may drive symptoms more than the ingredients themselves. https://loom.ly/KZQ0PxM

What are the many “known unknowns” on the microbiome, exposome, & cognitive development? @maburto.bsky.social @jatinnagpal.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social https://loom.ly/oUMFc0w

🔬 What’s new in microbiome science from #DDW2025? From the small intestinal microbiome to next-gen therapies, SIBO, fiber, and off-label use of live biotherapeutics—here are 5 key takeaways selected by the GMFH editorial team 👇 https://loom.ly/HMmEusw