Probiotics and Bacteriotherapy Reviews Journal Citation: d’Ettorre G, Ceccarelli G, Giustini N, Serafino S, Calantone N, De Girolamo G, Bianchi L, Bellelli V, Ascoli-Bartoli T, Marcellini S, Turriziani O, Brenchley JM, Vullo V. Probiotics Reduce Inflammation in Antiretroviral Treated, HIV-Infected Individuals: Results of the “Probio-HIV” Clinical Trial. PLoS One. 2015 Sep 16;10(9):e0137200. Published Abstract BACKGROUND: …
Read MoreMaggot Debridement Therapy Reviews Journal Citation: Wilson MR, Nigam Y, Jung W, Knight J, and Pritchard DI. The impacts of larval density and protease inhibition on feeding in medicinal larvae of the greenbottle fly Lucilia sericata. Med.Vet.Entomol. 2016; 30(1):1-7. Published Abstract Larval therapy, the therapeutic use of blowfly larvae to treat chronic wounds, is primarily…
Read MoreIchthyotherapy Reviews Journal Citation: Schets, FM, van den Berg, HH, de, Zwaan R, van, Soolingen D, and de Roda Husman, AM. The microbiological quality of water in fish spas with Garra rufa fish, the Netherlands, October to November 2012. Euro Surveill. 2015; 20(19):2-8. Published Abstract In fish spas, clients may submerge their hands, feet or…
Read MoreMaggot Therapy Reviews Journal Citation: Diaz-Roa, A, Gaona, MA, Segura, NA, Ramirez-Hernandez, A, Cortes-Vecino, JA, Patarroyo, MA, and Bello, F. Evaluating Sarconesiopsis magellanica blowfly-derived larval therapy and comparing it to Lucilia sericata-derived therapy in an animal model. Acta Trop. 2016; 154:34-41. Published Abstract Larval therapy is used as alternative treatment for hard-to-heal chronic and infected…
Read MoreProbiotics and Bacteriotherapy Reviews Journal Citation: Bischoff, SC. Microbiota and aging. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2016; 19(1):26-30 Published Abstract This article summarizes our current knowledge of changes in the intestinal microbiota in elderly people and centenarians. RECENT FINDINGS: Age-related processes comprise specific changes in the intestinal microbiota and related metabolic alterations. They result…
Read MorePhage Reviews Journal Citation: Anand T, Vaid RK, Bera BC, Singh J, Barua S, Virmani N, K R, Yadav NK, Nagar D, Singh RK, and Tripathi BN. Isolation of a lytic bacteriophage against virulent Aeromonas hydrophila from an organized equine farm. J Basic Microbiol. 2016 (e-published 2015); 55:1-6. Published Abstract A bacteriophage (VTCCBPA6) against a…
Read MoreCutting-edge research points to a connection between the microbiome abd the development (and possibly even the treatment) of arthritis. Read a short review of the journal article here, or the original publication here.
Read MoreThis year we will be expanding our highly successful Internship training program. We have successfully placed interns into positions of biotech research, regulatory compliance, administration, communication, and videography. However, we are in need of more clinical mentors. If you would be willing to allow a trainee to spend a day, a week, or a month…
Read MoreCALL FOR EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS The Biotherapeutics Education and Research Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization, is seeking new Executive Board members to join them in promoting and advancing the science of biotherapies. We are seeking individuals from all walks, including interested “laypeople.” The commitment is four virtual Board meetings per year plus ad hoc committee…
Read MoreThe Integrative Healthcare Symposium takes place October 9-10, 2015 at the Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood, FL. The theme is “Focus on: The Microbiome.” The Symposium names the following learning objectives: Recognize the fundamental role of the human microbiome in inflammatory and autoimmune disorders Understand how lifestyle choices change the complexion of the microbiome and…
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