Clostridium butyricum is a butyrate-producing human gut symbiont that has been safely
used as a probiotic for decades. C. butyricum strains have been investigated for potential …

Analyzing the microbiome of diverse species and environments using next-generation
sequencing techniques has significantly enhanced our understanding on metabolic …

Accumulating evidence suggests that ketogenic diets (KDs) mediate the rise of circulating
ketone bodies and exert a potential anti-inflammatory effect; however, the consequences of …

The intestinal epithelium forms a barrier between the microbiota and the rest of the body. In
addition, beyond acting as a physical barrier, the function of intestinal epithelial cells (IEC s) …

Host-associated microbiomes play an increasingly appreciated role in animal metabolism,
immunity and health. The microbes in turn depend on their host for resources and can be …

Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a sex-biased neurodevelopmental disorder with
a male to female prevalence of 4: 1, characterized by persistent deficits in social …

The intestinal immune system is an important modulator of glucose homeostasis and obesity-
associated insulin resistance. Dietary factors, the intestinal microbiota and their metabolites …

How complex communities assemble through the animal's life, and how predictable the
process is remains unexplored. Here, we investigate the forces that drive the assembly of …

Experimental mouse models are central to basic biomedical research; however, variability
exists across genetically identical mice and mouse facilities making comparisons difficult …

There is increasing evidence that gut microbiome perturbations, also known as dysbiosis,
can influence colorectal cancer development. To understand the mechanisms by which the …