The microbial population residing within the human gut represents one of the most densely
populated microbial niche in the human body with growing evidence showing it playing a …

The terminology “gut-brain axis “points out a bidirectional relationship between the GI
system and the central nervous system (CNS). To date, several researches have shown that …

Recent studies into the beneficial effects of fermented foods have shown that this class of
foods are effective in managing hyperuricemia and gout. In this study, the uric acid (UA) …

The ecological community of microorganisms in/on humans, termed the microbiome, is vital
for sustaining homeostasis. While culture-independent techniques have revealed the role of …

Some evidence suggests that bone health can be regulated by gut microbiota. To better
understand this, we performed 16S ribosomal RNA sequencing to analyze the intestinal …

The human gut microbiota are the microorganisms (generally bacteria and archaea) that live
in the digestive tracts of humans. Due to their numerous functions, the gut microbiota can be …

Beta diversity (β) is used in biogeography, ecology, and conservation to assess the
heterogeneity of local communities. Ideally, researchers could include sensitivity to error in …

Background Huddling is highly evolved as a cooperative behavioral strategy for social
mammals to maximize their fitness in harsh environments. Huddling behavior can change …

Environmental composition is a major, though poorly understood, determinant of
microbiome dynamics. Here we ask whether general principles govern how microbial …

Oxygen is important to the human body. Cell survival and operations depend on oxygen.
When the body becomes hypoxic, it affects the organs, tissues and cells and can cause …