Ruminococcus gnavus was first identified in 1974 as a strict anaerobe in the gut of healthy
individuals, and for several decades, its study has been limited to specific enzymes or …

Emerging evidence indicates that the gut microbiota play a crucial role in the bidirectional
communication between the gut and the brain suggesting that the gut microbes may shape …

The diverse collection of microorganisms that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract, collectively
called the gut microbiota, profoundly influences many aspects of host physiology, including …

Long-term dietary habits play a crucial role in creating a host-specific gut microbiota
community in humans. Despite the many publications about the effects of carbohydrates …

Background Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are complex neurobiological disorders that
impair social interactions and communication and lead to restricted, repetitive, and …

Gut microbial disturbance affects allergic diseases including asthma, atopic dermatitis (AD)
via the aberrant immune response. Some Bifidobacterial species and strains have been …

Microglia, the resident immune cells in the brain, are essential for modulating neurogenesis,
influencing synaptic remodeling, and regulating neuroinflammation by surveying the brain …

Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a public health problem and has a
prevalence of 0.6%–1.7% in children. As well as psychiatric symptoms, dysbiosis and …

Background Studies in rodents provide compelling evidence that microorganisms inhabiting
the gut influence neurodevelopment. In particular, experimental manipulations that alter …

Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are a common comorbidity in patients with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD), but the underlying mechanisms are unknown. Many studies have shown …