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ISAPP welcomes two new scientists to its board of directors
The ISAPP board of directors is pleased to welcome two prominent scientists and frequent ISAPP collaborators to its ranks: Prof…. -
Postbiotics: a perspective on their quantification
Precise quantification is essential for measuring the dose of a postbiotic and ensuring consistency across scientific studies, but a gold standard for quantifying postbiotics does not yet exist. In this paper, 15 leading scientists from academia and industry offer globally relevant guidance for postbiotic quantification. The paper originated from a 2024 expert working group held… -
Microbiome endpoints in clinical trials for biotics – where do we stand and what have we learnt?
I’m sure you’ve read the results of trials similar to these (fictional) conclusions: ‘Our findings showed an increase in Faecalibacterium and Enterococcus, two… -
The interplay between gut microbiota, diet, and circadian rhythms, with Dr. Vanessa Leone PhD
This episode features Dr. Vanessa Leone PhD from the University of Wisconsin – Madison on how gut microbes and eating patterns impact the host circadian system and overall health. In mouse models, Dr. Leone has found that in a 24-hour period, minor changes occur in the composition of the gut microbiota, while more important changes… -
Fermented foods and their health benefits, with Dr. Paul Cotter PhD
This episode features Dr. Paul Cotter PhD of TEAGASC in Ireland, talking about the creation of fermented foods and how they can lead to health benefits. A huge array of foods can be fermented, and historically fermentation was used to extend the shelf life of a food that people had an abundance of. Dr. Cotter’s… -
2025 Glenn Gibson Early Career Researcher Award Goes to Researcher in China Focused on Probiotics for Brain Health
ISAPP is pleased to announce that the recipient of this year’s Glenn Gibson Early Career Researcher Award is Dr. Peijun… -
Archive Highlight: The science of fermented foods, part 2, with Prof. Bob Hutkins
Continuing in the series on the latest fermented food science, we are highlighting Episode 3 from our archives. The hosts continue their discussion of fermented foods with Prof. Bob Hutkins, University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Prof. Hutkins elaborates on how the microbes associated with fermented foods may confer health benefits, as well as how food… -
Dutch Microbiologist Passionate About Biotics Applications & Public Outreach Receives ISAPP’s 2025 Sanders Award for Advancing Biotic Science
The ISAPP board of directors is thrilled to announce the winner of the 2nd Sanders Award for Advancing Biotic Science:… -
2024 in Review: Important Advances in Biotic and Microbiome Science
By the ISAPP Editorial Team, with contributions from the ISAPP Board of Directors 2024 was another banner year in the… -
How do we know if a microbe is dead?
By Prof. Maria Marco PhD, University of California, Davis “Kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses.” This percentage and others like… -
Postbiotics: A global perspective on regulatory progress
By Dr. Gabriel Vinderola PhD, CONICET, National University of Litoral, Argentina While the conceptualisation of postbiotics varies among scientists, some… -
I come to praise ISAPP, not to bury it: Reflections on 15 years as a board member
By Prof. Colin Hill PhD, University College Cork I have been a Board member of ISAPP since 2009, serving as… -
Should bacteriophages be considered as a member of the biotic family?
By Prof. Colin Hill PhD DSc, University College Cork, Ireland ISAPP has provided consensus definitions for a number of biotics… -
Frequently asked questions about the ISAPP postbiotic definition
This paper clarified the rationale, scope, wording, mechanism of action and commercial implementation of postbiotics, as well as expectations for safety, quality and efficacy data. -
Postbiotics in the medical field under the perspective of the ISAPP definition: scientific, regulatory, and marketing considerations
With a focus on the European regulatory framework, the implications of the postbiotic concept for manufacturing standards, toxicology and safety studies, application to novel species and marketing considerations are examined. -
Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis Researcher in Belgium Receives ISAPP’s 2024 Glenn Gibson Early Career Researcher Award
The ISAPP selection committee for the Glenn Gibson Early Career Researcher Award is pleased to announce that Dr. Boushra Dalile… -
Inaugural Sanders Award for Advancing Biotic Science Goes to Argentinian Researcher who leads YOGURITO program
The ISAPP board of directors is pleased to share that the winner of the inaugural Sanders Award for Advancing Biotic… -
2023 in Review: Highlights in the Field of Biotic Science
By Kristina Campbell, Prof. Colin Hill PhD, Prof. Sarah Lebeer PhD, Prof. Maria Marco PhD, Prof. Dan Merenstein MD, Prof…. -
Episode 31: Microbial species and strains: What’s in a name?
The Science, Microbes & Health Podcast This podcast covers emerging topics and challenges in the science of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics and fermented foods. This is the podcast of The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), a nonprofit scientific organization dedicated to advancing the science of these fields. Microbial species and strains: What’s… -
Episode 29: Human milk oligosaccharides in the infant gut
The Science, Microbes & Health Podcast This podcast covers emerging topics and challenges in the science of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics and fermented foods. This is the podcast of The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), a nonprofit scientific organization dedicated to advancing the science of these fields. Human milk oligosaccharides in the… -
Episode 30: A systems biology perspective on the gut microbiome
The Science, Microbes & Health Podcast This podcast covers emerging topics and challenges in the science of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics and fermented foods. This is the podcast of The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), a nonprofit scientific organization dedicated to advancing the science of these fields. A systems biology perspective on… -
Episode 28: Lactobacilli in the microbiomes of the gut, skin, reproductive tract and more
The Science, Microbes & Health Podcast This podcast covers emerging topics and challenges in the science of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics and fermented foods. This is the podcast of The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), a nonprofit scientific organization dedicated to advancing the science of these fields. Lactobacilli in the microbiomes of… -
Inaugural nominations open for ISAPP Award: The Sanders Award for Advancing Biotic Science
With the retirement of ISAPP’s longtime Executive Science Officer, Dr. Mary Ellen Sanders PhD, the ISAPP board of directors sought… -
Episode 27: Investigating the benefits of live dietary microbes
[powerpress] The Science, Microbes & Health Podcast This podcast covers emerging topics and challenges in the science of probiotics,… -
Clarifying the role of metabolites in the postbiotic definition
By Dr. Gabriel Vinderola PhD, Instituto de Lactología Industrial (CONICET-UNL), Faculty of Chemical Engineering, National University of Litoral, Santa Fe,… -
Episode 26: The role of microbes in gut-brain communication
The Science, Microbes & Health Podcast This podcast covers emerging topics and challenges in the science of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics and fermented foods. This is the podcast of The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), a nonprofit scientific organization dedicated to advancing the science of these fields. The role of microbes in… -
Postbiotics: debate continues and the ISAPP definition gains support
By Dr. Gabriel Vinderola PhD, Instituto de Lactología Industrial (CONICET-UNL), Santa Fe, Argentina The publication of a new definition for… -
Episode 25: The effects of metabolites in the colon
The Science, Microbes & Health Podcast This podcast covers emerging topics and challenges in the science of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics and fermented foods. This is the podcast of The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), a nonprofit scientific organization dedicated to advancing the science of these fields. The effects of metabolites in… -
Episode 15: A primer on prebiotics
The Science, Microbes & Health Podcast This podcast covers emerging topics and challenges in the science of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics and fermented foods. This is the podcast of The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), a nonprofit scientific organization dedicated to advancing the science of these fields. A primer on prebiotics, with… -
Episode 16: The honey bee microbiome and potential for probiotics
The Science, Microbes & Health Podcast This podcast covers emerging topics and challenges in the science of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics and fermented foods. This is the podcast of The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), a nonprofit scientific organization dedicated to advancing the science of these fields. The honeybee microbiome and potential… -
Episode 17: Using metabolomics to learn about the activities of gut microbes
The Science, Microbes & Health Podcast This podcast covers emerging topics and challenges in the science of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics and fermented foods. This is the podcast of The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), a nonprofit scientific organization dedicated to advancing the science of these fields. Using metabolomics to learn about… -
Episode 18: The definition of postbiotics
The Science, Microbes & Health Podcast This podcast covers emerging topics and challenges in the science of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics and fermented foods. This is the podcast of The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), a nonprofit scientific organization dedicated to advancing the science of these fields. The definition of postbiotics, with…