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Scientists from academia / industry -- don't miss this 1-day scientific symposium on Oct 6th in Tokyo, organized by ISAPP + 3 local scientific societies! 🎤 Hear from top international experts 👩🏾‍🔬 Attend a poster session featuring global research See here: isappscience.org/event/2026-sym…

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/episo…

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/episo…

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/episo…

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-fer…

Muchas gracias a la International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (@ISAPP) por invitarme a hablar en su podcast de lo que me apasiona y de mi trabajo! Disfruté mucho hablando con Colin Hill y Daniel Tancredi, y espero que ustedes también

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-m…

It's been established that S. aureus has a pathophysiological role in atopic dermatitis (AD), says Dr. Maria Teresa Garcia-Romero in our latest podcast episode. She describes how S. aureus strains are affected by common antibiotic treatments for AD. isappscience.org/resource/episo…

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/episo…

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 isappscience.org/event/2026-sym…

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/episo…

📢 BIG NEWS: The ISAPP-led scientific consensus definition on gut health was just published in Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology! Read about it here: eurekalert.org/news-releases/…

The award committee has selected this year's recipient of the Gregor Reid Award for Outstanding Scholars in Developing Nations: Tushar Matta from India! See here to find out about Tushar's work on pharmacology and live microorganisms: isappscience.org/2026-gregor-re…

Thrilled to announce that Dr. Gabriela Fraiz, PhD is the recipient of this year's Glenn Gibson Early Career Researcher Award! Dr. Fraiz's research focuses on the measurable effects of kombucha on health -- read more here: isappscience.org/the-2026-glenn…

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

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

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/episo…

New podcast episode! Prof. Yvan Vandenplas talks about the ESPGHAN recommendations on probiotics & prebiotics in infant formula, and what kinds of clinical trials will help move the field forward. isappscience.org/resource/episo…

In this month’s blog, Cathy Lordan catches up with Dieter Vandenheuvel & Mariya Ivanova Petrova who both served on the ISAPP SFA Executive Committee. Read the full blog to hear their stories and get inspired to make the most of your own SFA experience 👇 isapp-sfa.com/new-blog/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.