Atherosclerosis is the main risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is the leading
cause of mortality worldwide. Atherosclerosis is initiated by endothelium activation and …

The human gut possesses millions of microbes that define a complex microbial community.
The gut microbiota has been characterized as a vital organ forming its multidirectional …

The gut microbiome, ie, the community of bacteria and other microorganisms living in the
human gut, has been implicated both directly and indirectly (mediating the effects of diet) on …

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α (PPARα), PPARδ and PPARγ are transcription
factors that regulate gene expression following ligand activation. PPARα increases cellular …

Gut microbiota includes a vast collection of microorganisms residing within the
gastrointestinal tract. It is broadly recognized that the gut and brain are in constant …

Covid-19 is a major pandemic facing the world today caused by SARS-CoV-2 which has
implications on our understanding of infectious diseases. Although, SARS-Cov-2 primarily …

The prevalence of heart failure is on the rise and imposes a major health threat, in part, due
to the rapidly increased prevalence of overweight and obesity. To this point …

Despite advances in sequencing, lack of standardization makes comparisons across studies
challenging and hampers insights into the structure and function of microbial communities …

The exponential growth of pollutant discharges into the environment due to increasing
industrial and agricultural activities is a rising threat for human health and a biggest concern …

Complex diseases, such as coronary artery disease (CAD), are often multifactorial, caused
by multiple underlying pathological mechanisms. Here, to study the multifactorial nature of …