Antibiotic-mediated perturbation of the gut microbiome is associated with numerous
infectious and autoimmune diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Yet, as the gut microbiome …

Antibiotic use is increasing worldwide. However, the use of antibiotics is clearly associated
with changes in gut microbiome composition and function, and perturbations have been …

During the past decade, researchers have investigated the role of microbiota in health and
disease. Recent findings support the hypothesis that commensal bacteria and in particular …

The gastrointestinal tract hosts the largest ecosystem of microorganisms in the body. The
metabolism of ingested nutrients by gut bacteria produces novel chemical mediators that …

Existing antibacterial agents can be categorized into two generations, but bacterial
insensitivity towards both of these classes poses a serious public health challenge …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by amyloid-β accumulation in the brain and
hyperphosphorylated tau aggregation, as well as neuroinflammation. The gut–brain axis has …

Impaired gastrointestinal motility is associated with gut dysbiosis. Probiotics, such as
Bifidobacteria, can improve this bowel disorder; however, efficacy is strain-dependent. We …

Non-caloric artificial sweeteners have been widely permitted as table sugar substitutes with
high intensities of sweetness. They can pass through the intestinal tract without significant …

The brain and gut are intricately connected and respond to various stimuli. Stress-induced
brain-gut communication is implicated in the pathogenesis and relapse of gut disorders. The …

The prevalence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens raises public fears of untreatable
infections and represents a huge health risk. There is an urgent need to exploit novel …