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Tokyo to Host the World’s Leading Microbiota Innovation Awards 2025

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The International Society of Microbiota (ISM) and RIKEN will host the prestigious Innovation Awards Gala during the First Conjoint Meeting ISM – RIKEN, set to take place at the iconic Happo-en, one of Tokyo’s most celebrated venues.  This unique event will unite the world’s top scientists, clinicians, biotech innovators, and industry leaders to shape the…

Innovation Award Gala Dinner

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Join us for an elegant Gala Dinner on October 8th at the prestigious HAPPO-EN Restaurant, one of Tokyo’s most renowned venues. This exclusive evening presents an excellent opportunity to network in a relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere with our distinguished speakers and generous sponsors. Over exquisite cuisine and fine beverages, you’ll have the chance to: Engage…

Japan Takes Center Stage in Microbiota Innovation

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  Tokyo to Host Global Summit Showcasing the Nation’s Leadership in Fermentation Science and Microbiome Medicine Japan is reinforcing its position as a global powerhouse in microbiota research and fermentation science, as the country prepares to host the First Conjoint Meeting ISM–RIKEN – Targeting Microbiota this October in Tokyo. Long recognized for its centuries-old Fermentation…

The Microbiome Revolution: Personalized Therapies for a Healthier Future

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The human microbiome is a critical component of overall health, influencing digestion, immunity, and even mental well-being. Advances in research have highlighted the importance of maintaining microbial diversity and developing targeted therapies to restore balance. With the increasing concern over antibiotic resistance and chronic diseases linked to microbiome disruption, scientists are exploring innovative strategies, including…

Altered Gut Microbiota, Reduced Butyrate, and Increased Gray Matter Free Water in Alzheimer’s and MCI Patients

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    A study published in Neurobiology of Disease () investigated the link between neuroinflammation, gut microbiota changes, and butyrate depletion in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Neuroinflammation plays a key role in AD progression, and free water (FW) imaging, which measures extracellular water content, serves as a marker for this process.…

Brewing Gut Health How Coffee Consumption Shapes the Microbiome and Boosts Beneficial Bacteria

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A recent study published in Nature Microbiology explores the relationship between coffee consumption and the human gut microbiome. Researchers found a significant association between coffee intake and the presence of Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus, a bacterial species recently isolated from the human intestine (Nature Microbiology, 2024). Key Findings Association with Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus: Higher coffee consumption correlates with…

Barley and Natto Consumption Linked to Beneficial Gut Bacteria in Non-Obese Individuals

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A recent study led by Jun Kunisawa from the National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Japan, explores the relationship between high barley consumption, natto intake, and gut microbiota composition in non-obese individuals. Barley, rich in β-glucan, is known for its potential role in obesity prevention. Since dietary fiber is metabolized by gut microbiota, researchers investigated the…

The Hidden Architects of the Gut: Phage-Bacteria Dynamics in Early Childhood Development

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A schematic of factors potentially accounting for high virus (phage) turnover in human guts. This study explores the dynamic relationship between bacteriophages (phages) and bacteria in the gut microbiome of infants and young children during their early years. Using metagenomic sequencing data from over 12,000 stool samples collected as part of the Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in…