Crosstalk between organs is crucial for controlling numerous homeostatic systems (eg
energy balance, glucose metabolism and immunity). Several pathological conditions, such …

Obesity, type-2 diabetes and low-grade inflammation are becoming worldwide epidemics. In
this regard, the literature provides a novel concept that we call “MicrObesity”(Microbes and …

The human gut is densely populated by commensal and symbiotic microbes (the “gut
microbiota”), with the majority of the constituent microorganisms being bacteria …

Obesity and type 2 diabetes are metabolic diseases that have reached epidemic proportions
worldwide. Although their etiology is complex, both result from interplay between behaviour …

Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are attributed to a combination of genetic
susceptibility and lifestyle factors. Their increasing prevalence necessitates further studies …

Obesity is the main condition that is correlated with the appearance of insulin resistance,
which is the major link among its comorbidities, such as type 2 diabetes, nonalcoholic fatty …

Obesity and associated metabolic disorders are worldwide epidemic. The literature provides
new evidence that gut microbiota dysbiosis (at the phyla, genus, or species level) affects …

The gut microbiota composition has been associated with several hallmarks of metabolic
syndrome (eg, obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and non-alcoholic …

The current obesity and type 2 diabetes pandemics have causes beyond changes in eating
and exercise habits against a susceptible genetic background. Gut bacteria seem to …

Novel, culture-independent, molecular and metagenomic techniques have provided new
insight into the complex interactions between the mammalian host and gut microbial …