🎧 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...

⌚ Time's running out to register for our scientific symposium, October 6 in Tokyo! Sign up before 15th Sept. to seize this rare opportunity to participate in ISAPP programming. Find a preview of one of the talks here, with info on how to register for the symposium: isappscience.org/speaker-spot...

Speaker spotlight: Prof. Michael Gänzle on current directions in research on lactobacilli - International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)

Prof. Gänzle describes how research on lactobacilli has evolved over the past few decades, including recent developments and future directions.

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➡️ We welcome all early career biotics researchers working in low and middle income countries to apply for our 2027 Gregor Reid Award for Outstanding Scholars in Developing Nations! Find out more here: isappscience.org/about/gregor...

Gregor Reid Award for Outstanding Scholars in Developing Nations - International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)

This award was established in 2023 to honor Dr. Gregor Reid, a founding board member of ISAPP, former President of ISAPP, and founder of the ISAPP Students

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🏆 Early career researchers in the biotics & microbiome fields, it's that time again! Time to apply for this year's Glenn Gibson Early Career Award, given each year to recognize excellence in early career researchers. See the criteria and how to apply here: isappscience.org/about/gibson...

Gibson Award Early Career Researcher Award - International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)

In 2021, ISAPP launched the Early Career Researcher Award. As this initiative was spearheaded by ISAPP co-founder and longtime board member Prof. Glenn

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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...

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...

📣 NOW OPEN -- nominations for The Sanders Award for Advancing Biotic Science 2027! This is ISAPP's premier 'career achievement' award, given annually to someone who has significantly advanced the field of biotics or the microbiome. Find out more here: isappscience.org/about/sander...

Sanders Award for Advancing Biotic Science - International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)

In 2023, the ISAPP board of directors launched the Sanders Award for Advancing Biotic Science to mark the retirement of ISAPP’s longtime Executive Director,

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Early bird rates for our scientific symposium in Tokyo, Japan end on Friday, 31st July! Register now to reserve your spot at this exciting event, featuring an international lineup of speakers on the microbiome and biotics, plus a poster session and networking: isappscience.org/event/2026-s...

ISAPP 2026 Symposium Sessions - International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)

ISAPP’s 2026 annual meeting in Tokyo will begin with a one-day symposium program, open to external registration. This symposium brings together expert

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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...

Have you heard about our symposium coming up in Tokyo later this year? Join the ISAPP community for an unforgettable day of probiotic / prebiotic / microbiome science and networking with international colleagues. Find out more here: isappscience.org/upcoming-one...

ISAPP welcomes participation in upcoming one-day scientific symposium in Tokyo - International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)

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 conjunctio...

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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...

📣 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...

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...

💻 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-...

Our latest blog, by Prof. Dan Merenstein and Dr. Mary Ellen Sanders, sets the record straight on a recent media article that addressed whether probiotics should be taken with antibiotics. 💊 isappscience.org/probiotics-w...

Probiotics with antibiotics: Let's follow the evidence - International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)

In this blog, experts address a media article on probiotics with antibiotics and advocate for using evidence instead of weak but plausible-sounding recommendations.

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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...

Have you seen ISAPP's latest publication? This editorial was inspired by a panel at our 2025 annual meeting and focuses on what researchers and clinicians should do when probiotic guidelines from professional societies have different conclusions. isappscience.org/when-probiot...

When probiotics guidelines differ: a practical guide for clinicians and researchers - International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

You won't want to miss this podcast episode featuring Dr. Nathan Archer speaking about the mechanisms by which skin microbes cause inflammation -- including the connection between skin-dwelling S. aureus and 'atopic march'. isappscience.org/resource/epi...

Inflammatory microbes on the skin, with Dr. Nathan Archer PhD - International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)

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.

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In this blog, ISAPP board member Gabriel Vinderola tackles a pressing question: are fermented foods OK for people who want to avoid alcohol? He summarizes the scientific findings & shares a roundup of expert opinions. isappscience.org/alcohol-in-f...

Alcohol in fermented foods: Considerations for pregnancy and childhood - International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)

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 resol...

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This blog by Prof. Seppo Salminen takes a look at the emergence of research on the oral microbiota, with an overview of some important biotics applications in dental health: isappscience.org/biotics-oral...

Biotics, oral microbiota and potential for dental applications - International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)

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 balanc...

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Scientists have established that S. aureus has a pathophysiological role in atopic dermatitis, says Dr. Maria Teresa Garcia-Romero in our latest podcast episode. Hear her describe how S. aureus strains are affected by antibiotic treatments for atopic dermatitis. isappscience.org/resource/epi...

The skin microbiome’s role in atopic dermatitis, with Dr. Maria Teresa García-Romero, MD MPH - International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)

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 gastrointest...

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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...

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...

Excited to share our latest publication! 🎉 This consensus statement, led by @isappscience.bsky.social, establishes an evidence-based definition of gut health relevant to clinical practice & dietary & biotic interventions. www.nature.com/articles/s41... #GutHealth #Microbiome #ISAPP #DigestiveHealth

The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) consensus statement on the definition and scope of gut health - Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology

This Consensus Statement provides a definition of the term ‘gut health’, as well as a discussion of the relevant domains that contribute to gut health and a framework for appropriate use of the term i...

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This podcast gives you in the inside scoop on ISAPP's recently published scientific consensus definition of gut health! Hear from the 2 lead authors about the 6 domains of gut health and what the definition means for future study design. isappscience.org/resource/epi...

ISAPP’s scientific consensus definition of gut health - International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)

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 gastrointest...

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