Inflammation is increasingly recognized as a cause or consequence of common problems of
humanity including obesity, stress, depression, pollution and disease states such as …

Mounting evidence suggests that the gut microbiome impacts brain development and
function. Gut–brain connections may be mediated by an assortment of microbial molecules …

The link between the gut microbiome and health has recently garnered considerable interest
in its employment for medicinal purposes. Since the early microbiota exhibits more flexibility …

Modifications in the microbiota caused by environmental and genetic reasons can
unbalance the intestinal homeostasis, deregulating the host's metabolism and immune …

The gut is an efficient barrier which protects against the passage of pathogenic
microorganisms and potential harmful macromolecules into the body, in addition to its …

Pregnancy induces a number of immunological, hormonal, and metabolic changes that are
necessary for the mother to adapt her body to this new physiological situation. The …

Hormonal changes during and after pregnancy are linked with modifications in the maternal
microbiota. We describe the importance of the maternal microbiota in pregnancy and …

The presence of microbial communities in the reproductive tract has been revealed, and this
resident microbiota is involved in the maintenance of health. Intentional modulation via …

Complex regulation of the immune response is necessary to support effective defense of an
organism against hostile invaders and to maintain tolerance to harmless microorganisms …

Preterm birth (PTB) refers to the birth of infants before 37 weeks of gestation and is a
challenging issue worldwide. Evidence reveals that PTB is a multifactorial dysregulation …