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In recent decades, scientists at WashU Medicine have led the way in exploring how microbial communities impact human health. Their work has shaped a new area of study that is revolutionizing our understanding of normal human physiology, metabolism, immunity, growth and neurodevelopment, as well as the roots of many diseases.
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February 23, 2024
Obituary: Justin B. Serugo, research technician, 44
Congolese refugee, then U.S. citizen, was dedicated to malnutrition research.
Obituaries
February 8, 2024
Gordon receives Nemmers Prize
Gut microbiome pioneer recognized for outstanding contributions to medical science.
News Release
December 13, 2023
Gut bacteria of malnourished children benefit from key elements in therapeutic food
Findings could guide recommendations for treating, preventing childhood malnutrition.
News Release
October 5, 2023
Gordon receives Albany Prize
One of 3 researchers honored for their research on how microbiomes function.
National Leaders
June 14, 2023
Altered gut bacteria may be early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
Gut microbes of people with pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s differ from those of healthy people.
News Release
June 9, 2023
Gordon wins Spain’s Asturias Award
Gut microbiome pioneer receives one of highest honors in Spanish-speaking world.
News Release
May 3, 2023
Bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from their gut microbiomes
Findings could guide future treatment, prevention strategies.
News Release
March 2, 2023
Mitreva elected to American Academy of Microbiology
Recognized for research in neglected tropical diseases, human microbiome.
National Leaders
February 21, 2023
Video: Gordon honored with Janssen Award for Biomedical Research
Gordon shares motivation for developing innovative gut microbiome-directed therapies for malnutrition.
Video
January 26, 2023
Gordon receives Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research
'Father of the field' honored for gut microbiome research.
News Release
January 12, 2023
Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study shows
Findings suggest new approach to treating Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases.
News Release
September 15, 2022
Gordon honored by National Academy of Medicine
Gut microbiome pioneer to be recognized with newly established award.
News Release
June 27, 2022
Gut bacteria mine dietary fiber to release beneficial nutrients
Molecule liberated from byproduct of juice manufacturing has positive effects on metabolism.
News Release
April 15, 2022
The next war we have to win: Drug-resistant infections
Researchers and clinicians are fighting drug-resistant infections that years of overprescribing have turned deadly.
April 13, 2022
Gut bacterium supports growth in infants with severe acute malnutrition
Pilot study provides more evidence beneficial bacteria could help treat malnourished children.
News Release
April 5, 2022
Gordon receives scientific innovator award
Gut microbiome pioneer honored for contributions to gastroenterology field.
News Release
May 11, 2021
What’s the difference between prebiotics and probiotics
Source: Discover Magazine
April 9, 2021
Gordon receives Kober Medal
‘Father of microbiome’ honored by Association of American Physicians.
News Release, Video
August 19, 2020
Major weight loss — whether from surgery or diet — has same metabolic benefits
For severely obese, it's the weight loss alone that drives improvements such as remission of diabetes.
News Release
July 23, 2020
Gut microbes might might keep malnourished children from growing
Source: New York Times
July 22, 2020
Specific bacteria help explain stunted growth in malnourished children
14 types of bacteria in small intestine linked to stunted growth, inflammation.
News Release
July 14, 2020
Gut bacteria protect against mosquito-borne viral illness
Chikungunya-infected mice with healthy microbiomes less sick, less likely to spread infection.
News Release
April 1, 2020
Lifestyle trumps geography in determining makeup of gut microbiome
Captive apes’ microbiomes more similar to some humans’ than to wild apes’.
News Release
December 16, 2019
Asthma severity linked to microbiome of upper airway
Study raises question of whether altering bacteria in the airway could help asthma patients.
News Release
October 9, 2019
NIH gives major boost to microbiome research on Medical Campus
Will advance research in areas that include immunity, metabolism, infectious diseases and neuroscience.
News Release
September 19, 2019
For gut microbes, not all types of fiber are created equal
Beneficial microbes pursue certain types of dietary fiber, findings that could aid design of foods.
News Release
August 12, 2019
Gut makeup could make diarrhea less likely
Molecular signature of a diarrhea-resistant gut found.
News Release
July 11, 2019
For malnourished children, new therapeutic food boosts gut microbes, healthy development
New approach targeting gut microbes proves superior to standard treatment.
News Release
April 30, 2019
Antibiotics may treat endometriosis
Targeted treatment reduces number of disease-causing microbes in mice.
News Release
April 2, 2019
Probing the microbiome
Studies of people and their companion microbes shed light on health and disease.
Outlook Magazine
January 31, 2019
Gordon honored with Frontiers of Knowledge Award
BBVA Foundation recognizes human microbiome pioneer.
News Release
December 21, 2018
Medication for severe acne alters skin microbiome
Study raises potential for development of microbiome-based acne treatments.
News Release
September 12, 2018
Gordon receives Luminary Award
Precision medicine group honors father of the microbiome.
News Release
May 31, 2018
How is the microbiome keeping peace? Ask the immune system
Source: NPR Science Friday
May 23, 2018
Gordon receives British Royal Society’s highest honor
Illuminated role of gut microbial communities in human health, disease.
News Release
March 8, 2018
Gut microbes influence severity of intestinal parasitic infections
Certain gut microbes also linked to repeat infections.
News Release