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8 December 2021 An illustration of the human gut, with coloured shapes representing bacteria. Three different drugs and drug combinations are shown affecting the bacteria, represented by changes in colour

An illustration of the human gut, with coloured shapes representing bacteria. Three different drugs and drug combinations are shown affecting the bacteria, represented by changes in colour

The impact of drugs on gut microbes is greater than we thought

25 November 2021 Female scientist in front of a background of green plants

Female scientist in front of a background of green plants

Welcome: Maria Zimmermann-Kogadeeva

3 November 2021

In the left, a sketch of the human digestive tract, with pills in the stomach. On the right, a magnifying glass shows a model of the peptide transporter 1 in the cell membrane in the intestine wall. The pills from the left part of the image form a path made of smaller particles, and individual molecules represented by structural formulas. The path connects the intestine on the left to the opening of PepT1 and continues on the other side of the intestine wall. Individual drug molecules enter PepT1 and are transported to the other side of the cell membrane.

Structure of a promiscuous protein will help scientists design better drugs

13 October 2021 Illustration of a community of bacteria. Pills represent an antibiotic that can be used to treat an infection, and a second drug that could protect many gut bacteria from antibiotics.

Illustration of a community of bacteria. Pills represent an antibiotic that can be used to treat an infection, and a second drug that could protect many gut bacteria from antibiotics.

Tackling the collateral damage from antibiotics

29 September 2021 Female scientist working at a biosafety cabinet, wearing a yellow protective gown and black gloves.

Female scientist working at a biosafety cabinet, wearing a yellow protective gown and black gloves.

Transferable skills

8 September 2021 Illustration of two halves of a pill, which releases chemical molecules that are taken up by gut bacteria in the vicinity.

Illustration of two halves of a pill, which releases chemical molecules that are taken up by gut bacteria in the vicinity.

Common medications accumulate in gut bacteria

16 June 2021 Microscopy images of bacteria against a backdrop of a crowd of humans.

Microscopy images of bacteria against a backdrop of a crowd of humans.

How our gut microbiome changes over time

27 April 2021 Three irregular shapes, made up of green, blue, red and pink speckles, are set against a black background.

Three irregular shapes, made up of green, blue, red and pink speckles, are set against a black background.

SARS-CoV-2 curtails immune response in the gut

18 February 2021 Phages invading gut bacteria.

Phages invading gut bacteria.

The thousands of viruses living in your gut

16 June 2020 Tissue culture plates in an incubator.

Tissue culture plates in an incubator.

Understanding how SARS-CoV-2 behaves in the gut

1 April 2019

Global microbial signatures for colorectal cancer

26 February 2019 Mouth and gut are highlighted as locations for genetic material compared by scientists

Mouth and gut are highlighted as locations for genetic material compared by scientists

Many gut microbes may originate in the mouth

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