In this explainer video, Anna Schönherz, a researcher from the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at Aarhus University, explains the concept of "microbiota-gut-brain axis".
Within PIG-PARADIGM, PhD student Ulia's sub-project focuses on the role of the microbiota-gut-brain axis in the pathogenesis of post-weaning diarrhea (PWD). The project aims to provide key insights into how prolonged stress contributes diarrhea susceptibility, specifically investigating the microbiome's composition, its metabolites, and gut barrier functions. By exploring the interactions between stress, microbial dynamics, and gastrointestinal health during the critical weaning phase, this research seeks to uncover the underlying mechanisms that exacerbate PWD in piglets. The findings will help develop targeted, evidence-based interventions to reduce stress, improve piglet health and welfare, and support more resilient and sustainable pig production practices.
In this explainer video, Professor Charlotte Lauridsen delves into the concept of "oxidative stress".
Charlotte Lauridsen is the PI and Chair of the Steering Committee for PIG-PARADIGM. She also serves as the Head of Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at Aarhus University. Her research primarily focuses on oxidative stress and inflammation in pigs. The Early Career Researchers (ECRs) she supervises within PIG-PARADIGM are actively exploring these related topics.
For more insights into Charlotte’s work, check out our previous post.
You can also read her PhD student Pernille's paper "Redox balance and immunity of piglets pre- and post-E. coli challenge after treatment with hemp or fish oil, and vitamin E" and watch her subproject video.