Global Probiotics Council

Global Probiotics Council announces young investigator grant recipients

07-Sep-2017

How gut bacteria affect nutrient absorption and immune status, how protein malnutrition alters the gut bacterial communities, and how bacteria in the intestines interact with dietary fibers are the three topics picked for research grants from the Global...

Danone, Yakult announce 5th year of research grants for probiotic and gut health

11-Jan-2012

Danone and Yakult are handing out another $100,000 for research into the role of probiotics and gastrointestinal microbiota in health and wellness.

Danone, Yakult roll out new probiotic grants for gut health

05-Jan-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Danone and Yakult are handing out another $100,000 for research into the role of probiotics and gastrointestinal microbiota in health and wellness

Probiotic research grants handed out

03-Aug-2010 By Lorraine Heller

Danone and Yakult have handed out another $100,000 for research into the benefits of probiotics for irritable bowel syndrome and the identification of new beneficial probiotic strains.

Grants offered for keen young probiotics researchers

30-Oct-2009 By staff reporter

Companies active in the probiotics field are aiming to expand scientific knowledge of the relationship between probiotics, gastrointestinal microbiota and the body, with two new $50,000 research grants.

Young scientists handed $50,000 to probe probiotics

21-Jul-2009 By staff reporter

Young researchers at the University of Virginia and Harvard University have won $50,000 grants to investigate the role of probiotics in health and disease.

Probiotic foods going medical

04-Jun-2009 By staff reporter

Public interest in probiotic foods and beverages has never been stronger and will continue to surge aided by medical fraternity interest, according to a recent Dannon and Yakult-funded meeting of international scientists and medical professionals.