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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🎧 The final episode in our series on the gut microbiota & colorectal cancer features Dr. Mingyang Song of Harvard. Dr. Song describes a study on people with past adenoma removal and what turned out to be surprising about their gut microbiota. isappscience.org/resource/epi...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Our latest podcast episode with Alberto Martin delves into specific bacteria that can cause trouble when a low-fiber diet starves the mucus layer inside the gut, including the chain of events that may lead to colorectal cancer. Listen here: isappscience.org/resource/epi...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Our latest podcast episode features Dr. Georg Zeller talking about gut microbiome signatures of colorectal cancer across global populations -- including whether taxonomic vs. functional profiles better distinguish CRC from controls. isappscience.org/resource/epi...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Check out our new podcast series on the gut microbiota and colorectal cancer! The first episode features Prof. Cindy Sears talking about her groundbreaking work on the role of bacteria (such as Fusobacterium) + biofilms in colorectal cancer development: isappscience.org/resource/epi...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

What insights can be gained from tracking gut microbiota longitudinally (from birth to 10+ years) in over 1000 children from Finland? In a new podcast episode, Dr. Anne Salonen explains the intriguing findings from the HELMi birth cohort & more. isappscience.org/resource/epi...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

📣 Last call to submit a research abstract for our scientific symposium in Tokyo, October 6, 2026! Join the global ISAPP community for a dynamic day of networking, discussion and knowledge-sharing. Abstracts are due 30th June -- more info here: isappscience.org/event/2026-s...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Check out our latest podcast! Prof. Christopher Stewart discusses: ➡️ What factors correlate with infant gut microbiota composition ➡️ Surprising findings about which bacteria in the infant gut feed on HMOs ➡️ Gaps in research on the gut microbiota of preterm infants isappscience.org/resource/epi...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

💻 Submit your research abstract by June 30th! Join us in Tokyo on Oct 6th for an interactive day of scientific learning on biotics and the microbiome, bringing together leading scientists from all around the world. 🌍 Information on poster session abstracts here: isappscience.org/events/2026-...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

New infographic alert! ISAPP has now posted a vaginal microbiota infographic, developed with input from our board and other academic experts. This quick overview is ideal for sharing with students, patients, and more. Check it out here: isappscience.org/resource/the...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

ISAPP has released a new infographic on gut health, created for researchers and health professionals! It shows the key points from our recently published scientific consensus definition, which aims to bring more clarity and rigor to gut health research. isappscience.org/resource/isa...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

See our podcast with the authors of a recent paper exploring vaginal microbiota transfer in newborns & a mechanism linking newborn skin microbes to later neurodevelopment: isappscience.org/resource/epi...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Scientists from academia / industry -- don't miss this 1-day scientific symposium on October 6th in Tokyo, brought to you by ISAPP + 3 local scientific societies! 🎤 Hear from top international experts 👩🏾‍🔬 Attend a poster session featuring global research Learn more: isappscience.org/event/2026-s...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

This fascinating episode of our Science, Microbes & Health podcast covers gut microbiota development in preterm and non-preterm infants -- revealing that the health consequences depend on something besides specific species of bacteria & fungi. isappscience.org/resource/epi...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Listen to this episode of the ISAPP podcast to hear from Prof. Hariom Yadav on the skin microbiome and the ongoing development of postbiotic interventions for anti-aging and wound healing. isappscience.org/resource/epi...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

We're pleased to kick off a new podcast series on the skin microbiome! Our first episode features Dr. Aayushi Uberoi giving an excellent intro to skin microbes and the latest methods for studying them. 🎧 Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform: isappscience.org/resource/epi...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

ISAPP is gathering in Tokyo for this year's annual meeting! All are welcome to join our one-day open registration scientific symposium, featuring talks on three themes: ➡️Human & animal microbiomes ➡️ Mechanisms & metabolites ➡️ Immune interactions with biotics isappscience.org/event/2026-s...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

The winner of the 2026 Sanders Award for Advancing Biotic Science is Prof. David Mills PhD of UC Davis! Prof. Mills has made important scientific discoveries & pursued translation of scientific insights. He's also been active as a mentor and in community service. isappscience.org/2026-sanders...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Looking for an overview of the important advancements in biotic science over the past year? Look no further than this special edition of our podcast, featuring a conversation with three ISAPP board members: isappscience.org/resource/epi...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Looking for a deep dive into the newly published guidelines on dietary management of chronic constipation? See our podcast with Eirini Dimidi for highlights of the publication and how to advance evidence-based practice in this area. isappscience.org/resource/epi...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

In our latest podcast, Prof. Yvan Vandenplas speaks about the recent ESPGHAN recommendations paper on probiotics & prebiotics in infant formula, and how clinical trials should be designed to move the field forward. isappscience.org/resource/epi...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Several of ISAPP's current and past board members are on this year's list of Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers! 🎉 Congratulations to these outstanding scientists, who ask the difficult questions and help advance biotic science across the globe.

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Curious about the latest scientific work on colonization resistance in the gut & barriers to probiotic engraftment? Check out our new podcast episode with Prof. Kevin Foster: isappscience.org/resource/epi...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

The latest podcast episode in our series on microbial ecology is not to be missed! Dr. Joao Xavier talking about microbial ecosystem management in people being treated for cancer. Listen now: isappscience.org/resource/epi...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Our podcast has kicked off a brand new series on leveraging microbial ecology for health! See our first episode here, with Marjon de Vos speaking about eco-evolutionary processes & how they affect antimicrobial resistance: isappscience.org/resource/epi...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

ISAPP was pleased to hold a joint symposium with the European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility addressing the question: "Is gut health a meaningful concept in neurogastroenterology?" Stay tuned for ISAPP's gut health definition paper, to be published soon!

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

🔥Hot topic alert! Our latest podcast episode with Dr. Thomas Greiner of Bäckhed lab covers GLP-1 in the gut and its contributions to metabolic health. Listen now: isappscience.org/episode-65-u...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

ISAPP gathers in Banff, Canada this week! Our gala dinner was a great chance to honor this year's outgoing board members, Profs. Colin Hill & Eamonn Quigley -- and have some fun with line dancing, s'mores, and more 🍫

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

In this podcast episode, it was a treat to hear from Dr. Amir Zarrinpar about how microorganisms contribute to circadian rhythms and metabolic health! Tune in to this fascinating conversation for insights on time-restricted eating & more. isappscience.org/episode-64-i...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

In our latest podcast episode, Prof. Dirk Haller explains his research spanning from nutrition to immunology to gut microbiota, all with the goal of understanding contributions to chronic disease. Listen here: isappscience.org/episode-63-i...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Kefir that improves cardiometabolic health: is it far-fetched or scientifically feasible? On our latest podcast, hear from Prof. Ben Willing, who's studying the health benefits of traditional fermented foods and what microorganisms (or other factors) drive them. isappscience.org/episode-62-e...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Today we launch our series of podcasts on metabolic health through the gut! In this episode, Dr. Karen Corbin PhD RD describes the detailed way in which she studies host energy balance, and how it can reveal the contributions of gut microbes. isappscience.org/episode-61-d...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Check out this joint ESNM & ISAPP session on the concept of gut health, coming up at the NeuroGASTRO 2025 conference. Early bird registration ends June 9th! www.neurogastro2025.org/registration...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

We're so pleased to hear from Prof. Emad El-Omar MD FRCP, editor of Gut journal, on this week's podcast! He describes recent progress in defining a healthy gut microbiome, as well as the latest causal links between the gut microbiome & specific GI diseases. isappscience.org/episode-60-p...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Have you heard about the HACK index as an approach for measuring a health-associated gut microbiome across multiple geographies? Dig into the details in our latest podcast with computational microbiologist Dr. Tarini Shankar Ghosh. isappscience.org/episode-59-t...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

On our podcast, the ISAPP hosts talk regulatory science & how it can support microbiome-based biomarkers! Hear from our guest, Dr. Celine Druart PhD of PRI: isappscience.org/episode-58-r...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Check out our latest podcast episode! Continuing with our "healthy microbiome" series, Raphaela Joos of University College Cork describes how the Human Microbiome Action Consortium created an expert-led consensus around the concept of a healthy human microbiome. isappscience.org/episode-57-i...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

The ISAPP community is saddened by the loss of a valued colleague: Prof. Jyoti Tamang of Sikkim University in India.

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Today we kick off our new podcast series on what makes a "healthy microbiome"! Our first episode features Dr. Gianluca Ianiro of Italy talking about a recent consensus paper on microbiome testing. Listen here: isappscience.org/episode-56-a...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Have you seen the hot-off-the-press "NiMe Diet" paper? Dr. Anissa Armet PhD RD explains the study in this edition of the podcast. (Plus, see the show notes for the NiMe Diet cookbook with the study's high-fiber recipes!) isappscience.org/episode-55-h...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Precision fermentation is a cutting-edge technology in food science -- find out exactly how it works in this podcast with Prof. William Chen of Singapore. isappscience.org/episode-52-a...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Our latest podcast episode features Prof. Yves Desjardins (plant scientist 🌿) giving an overview of what polyphenols are & how they create niches for certain bacteria in the gut. Listen now: isappscience.org/episode-54-i...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Have you heard of precision fermentation? Learn about the concept & how one food science research group is leveraging microorganisms to produce the proteins found in animal milk. isappscience.org/episode-51-p...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

New podcast episode just released! Top fermented foods expert Dr. Paul Cotter speaks about how fermented foods are made, and what might account for their health benefits. isappscience.org/episode-50-f...

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

ISAPP attended the Mexican Society of Microbiota Meeting recently in Guadalajara, bringing together 180 clinicians, scientists, and policymakers. Marla Cunningham talked about clinical evidence of probiotics for common indications & board member Gabriel Vinderola debunked myths about probiotics.

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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

ISAPP has a great podcast where you can hear from experts across the fields of biotics & microbiome science! Our latest episode features Dr. Alex Parker PhD speaking about a method of developing probiotics for neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS. isappscience.org/episode-45-d...

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