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A pioneer of probiotics for women’s health
Physician and probiotics researcher Dr. Andrew Watt Bruce MB ChB, FRCS passed away at age 101. Until the very end, his mind was sharp and his love of probiotic research remained strong. -
An overview of the DOMINO project, with Prof. Orla O’Sullivan
Prof. Orla O’Sullivan from Teagasc Food Research Centre, APC Microbiome Ireland and University College Cork, speaks about the DOMINO Horizon Europe project, which focuses on fermented foods. -
Towards optimizing the host response to biotics: a report of an International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics working group
In this current era of increased knowledge about mechanisms involving the human gut and its microbiome, the authors discussed whether biotics can be identified as candidates for a specific indication using a more informed, systematic approach. -
Highlights of the HealthFerm initiative, with Prof. Christophe Courtin
Prof. Christophe Courtin from KU Leuven (Belgium), speaks about the European HealthFerm initiative. HealthFerm began in September 2022 and brought together multiple institutions and companies to advance the project with a grant of 30 million Euros. -
Epidemiological insights on the gut microbiota in colorectal cancer, with Dr. Mingyang Song ScD
Mingyang Song, MBBS, ScD is Associate Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Nutrition and Faculty Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. -
Molecular mechanisms of colorectal cancer development, with Prof. Alberto Martin PhD
Prof. Alberto Martin from University of Toronto (Canada), speaks about the molecular mechanisms by which certain bacteria – namely, pks+ E. coli – influence colorectal cancer development. pks+ E. -
Better study design for better probiotic science
ILSI Europe brought together academic researchers and scientists from industry to identify the aspects of probiotic research that are not covered by existing methodological guidance. The result was PRODARE, a consensus framework designed to support better study design, conduct, and reporting in probiotic research. -
Gut microbiome signatures of colorectal cancer, with Dr. Georg Zeller PhD
Dr. Georg Zeller PhD from Leiden University Medical Center (the Netherlands), speaks about gut microbiome signatures of colorectal cancer across global populations. -
Biofilms and specific bacteria in colorectal cancer development, with Prof. Cynthia L. Sears, MD
Prof. Cynthia L. Sears, MD from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Bloomberg School of Public Health (USA), speaks about both biofilms and specific gut microorganisms that may contribute to colorectal cancer development. -
The early life gut microbiota in the developmental origins of health & disease, with Dr. Anne Salonen PhD
Dr. Anne Salonen PhD from University of Helsinki (Finland) speaks about her studies on the gut microbiota in early life and how it relates to health and disease. -
Factors affecting infant gut microbiota development, with Prof. Christopher Stewart PhD
Prof. Christopher Stewart PhD from Newcastle University (UK), speaks about the factors affecting gut microbiota development in both non-preterm and preterm infants. -
Probiotics with antibiotics: Let’s follow the evidence
In this blog, experts address a media article on probiotics with antibiotics and advocate for using evidence instead of weak but plausible-sounding recommendations. -
ISAPP welcomes participation in upcoming one-day scientific symposium in Tokyo
To help meet the goals of accelerating global scientific advancement and showcasing innovative biotics research, ISAPP will hold a scientific symposium on October 6, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan in conjunction with its annual meeting. -
A mechanism linking the newborn skin microbiota to neurodevelopment, with Prof. Rihua Xie and Dr. Yuhang Zhang
Prof. Rihua Xie and Dr. Yuhang Zhang speak about vaginal microbiota transfer (VMT) and how it may affect neurodevelopment in newborn infants born by Cesarean section. -
Gut microbiota development in preterm and non-preterm infants, with Dr. Marie-Claire Arrieta PhD
Dr. Marie-Claire Arrieta PhD from the University of Calgary (Canada), speaks about development of the early life gut microbiome, both in preterm and non-preterm infants. -
When probiotics guidelines differ: a practical guide for clinicians and researchers
Panel members from the ISAPP meeting led the publication of an Editorial in Gut Microbes on how to navigate guidelines from trusted professional societies when they produce differing conclusions about the use of probiotics for gastrointestinal disorders. -
New ISAPP publication sheds light on the translation of probiotic research into clinical guidelines
A new publication titled “When probiotics guidelines differ: a practical guide for clinicians and researchers” addresses why probiotic clinical recommendations may differ and provides suggestions for interpreting recommendations that differ in either subtle or significant ways. -
Toward skin microbiome interventions for anti-aging and wound healing, with Prof. Hariom Yadav PhD
This episode features Prof. Hariom Yadav PhD, from the University of South Florida (USA), speaking about the skin microbiome and potential interventions for anti-aging and wound healing. Prof. Yadav noted that humans have a stable (core) microbiome on the surface of skin cells, plus a transient microbiome that depends on recent exposures. The skin microbiome… -
Inflammatory microbes on the skin, with Dr. Nathan Archer PhD
This episode features Dr. Nathan Archer PhD from Johns Hopkins Medicine (USA), speaking about the skin microbiome and particular microorganisms that cause inflammation. The skin is a dynamic organ with the main functions of keeping moisture in and keeping the environment out. Overall, the skin environment is not very welcoming to microorganisms but some have… -
Alcohol in fermented foods: Considerations for pregnancy and childhood
Typical health recommendations advise not consuming alcohol during pregnancy or during childhood up to the age of 18. Yet some fermented foods contain alcohol. What does the science reveal about resolving this contradiction? -
Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products Available in USA
This guide is a practice tool for health professionals to assist with clinical decision making around appropriate probiotic recommendations for patients in the USA. -
Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products Available in Canada
This guide is a practice tool for health professionals to assist with clinical decision making around appropriate probiotic recommendations for patients. -
Biotics, oral microbiota and potential for dental applications
Prof. Seppo Salminen writes that the biotic approach offers potential for new biological intervention strategies in dentistry, aimed at restoring the natural oral microbiota and maintaining the balance by introducing beneficial biotic components into the oral cavity. -
The skin microbiome’s role in atopic dermatitis, with Dr. Maria Teresa García-Romero, MD MPH
Dr. Maria Teresa García-Romero, MD MPH from the National Institute of Pediatrics in Mexico City talks about the skin microbiome and how it relates to atopic dermatitis. -
An introduction to skin microbiome research, with Dr. Aayushi Uberoi PhD
This episode features Dr. Aayushi Uberoi PhD from Washington University in St. Louis (USA), speaking about the skin microbiome and various techniques for studying it. The skin is a reactive interface that protects the body, with the skin on various parts of the body looking very different because of stratifications in the epithelial layers and… -
The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) consensus statement on the definition and scope of gut health
A panel of experts evaluated the term gut health in the context of the central role of the gastrointestinal tract in health and overall well-being and proposed a definition of gut health as “a state of normal gastrointestinal function without active gastrointestinal disease and gut-related symptoms that affect quality of life”. -
Fido Needs an Antibiotic: Are There Strategies to Maintain Gut Integrity and Restore Gut Microbiota?
Despite their risks and complications, antimicrobials have their role in managing canine diarrhea and gastrointestinal enteropathies. So, what can be done to minimize the negative effects that they have on stool quality and microbial disruption? -
ISAPP’s scientific consensus definition of gut health
Gut health is a commonly used term that previously had no scientific definition. In the paper, the group defines gut health as: “a state of normal gastrointestinal function without active gastrointestinal disease and gut-related symptoms that affect quality of life”. -
2025 highlights in biotic science
This special year-end episode, which covers 2025’s highlights in biotic science, features three of the academic scientists who serve on the ISAPP board of directors: Prof. Maria Marco PhD from University of California, Davis (USA), Prof. Sarah Lebeer PhD from University of Antwerp (Belgium), and Dr. Gabriel Vinderola PhD from National University of Litoral (Argentina)…. -
Emerging clinical insights into C. difficile infection from gut microbiota research
In recent years the clinical status and spectrum of C. difficile infection have shifted. The prevalence of this infection has risen sharply. Along with changes that have occurred in the clinical patterns of this disorder, research on the gut microbiome has provided insights into the important factors that contribute to the infection. -
Insights into healthy aging: A story as told by gut microbiome (and other) metabolites
Metabolites, including those derived from the gut microbiome, offer a window into the complex biology of aging. They reflect not just how we live, but how well our bodies are adapting to the passage of time. -
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. Hannah Holscher, PhD, RD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (USA), and Prof. Jens Walter PhD from University College Cork (Ireland). The appointment of these board members was announced at the recent ISAPP annual meeting in Banff, Canada.
