Tag: Gut Microbiome

Study finds early-life biological signals may predict obesity risk decades later

by Jamie Groh
June 10, 2026

Clues to who may develop obesity later in life can be found within the first year after birth, according to new long-term research and co-authored by University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences experts. The ... READ MORE

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Tags: Angelica Ahrens, Biomarkers, Blog Community, Childhood Obesity, Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Early Childhood Development, Featured, Gut Microbiome, Infant Health, Long-term Cohort Study, Machine Learning Health, Metabolic Health, Microbiology Research, News, Obesity Research, Pediatric Health, Preventive Health, Public Health, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, University Of Florida Research

The Gut Microbiome: A Big Small World

by Jessie Erwin
August 26, 2024

We are thrilled to welcome you to the latest edition of Nutrition Stories, a series exploring hot topics in nutrition and dietetics. Today's guest is Emma Shutters, a graduate of the UF Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) in the Food Science ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Dietetics, Emma Shutters, FSHN Nutrition Stories, Gut Microbiome, Hot Topic, Hot Topics In Nutrition, Microbiome, Nutrition, Nutrition Stories, Prebiotics, Probiotics

UF and Swedish researchers connect childhood microbiome with development of autism, ADHD

by Megan Winslow
April 3, 2024

A first-of-its-kind study has identified bacteria in the contents of children’s microbiomes that are believed to contribute to the development of neurodevelopmental disorders – years before the children are diagnosed with the disorders. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family
Tags: ABIS, ADHD, All Babies In Southeast Sweden, Angelica Ahrens, Autism, Cell, Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Early Child Development, Eric Triplett, Gut Microbiome, Intellectual Disability, Linköping University, Megan Winslow, Microbiology, Microbiome, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Örebo University, Smoking, Speech Disorders, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences

UF and Swedish researchers connect childhood microbiome with development of autism, ADHD

by Megan Winslow
April 3, 2024

Study uncovers gut bacteria differences in children who later develop juvenile idiopathic arthritis

by Samantha Murray
July 5, 2023

For the first time, scientists have shown that gut bacteria differences are associated with later development of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a debilitating rheumatic childhood disease, and that these differences are present years before the ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Angelica Ahrens, Eric Triplett, Gut Microbiome, Microbiology And Cell Science, Microcell, News

‘LIFT AI’ projects show UF/IFAS’ commitment to using artificial intelligence to help solve real-world problems

by Brad Buck
December 8, 2022

Faster plant breeding and improved mosquito surveillance are among the 11 projects collectively awarded $261,723 by the UF/IFAS Dean for Research Office to solve practical problems via artificial intelligence. To foster research collaborations ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Animal Behavior, Artificial Intelligence, Dean For Research Office, Entomology, Flavor, Gut Microbiome, Launching Innovative Faculty Teams In AI, LIFT AI, Plant Breeding, Precision Agriculture, Research, Yield Prediction

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