The interplay between the commensal microbiota and the mammalian immune system
development and function includes multifold interactions in homeostasis and disease. The …

Alistipes is a relatively new genus of bacteria isolated primarily from medical clinical
samples, although at a low rate compared to other genus members of the Bacteroidetes …

Non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) are commonly integrated into human diet and presumed to
be inert; however, animal studies suggest that they may impact the microbiome and …

The gut microbiota contributes to diverse aspects of host physiology, ranging from
immunomodulation to drug metabolism. Changes in the gut microbiota composition are …

Conceptual scientific and medical advances have led to a recent realization that there may
be no single, one-size-fits-all diet and that differential human responses to dietary inputs …

The global incidence of numerous immune-mediated, metabolic, neurodegenerative, and
psychiatric diseases is steadily increasing [1–3]. The increased morbidity of human …

Autoimmune diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis and
rheumatoid arthritis, have distinct clinical presentations but share underlying patterns of gut …

Over the past decade, the gut microbiota has emerged as a key component in regulating
brain processes and behavior. Diet is one of the major factors involved in shaping the gut …

Role of the gut microbiota in nutrition and health Page 1 36 BMJ 361:Supp1 | the bmj Science
and PoliticS of nutrition Role of the gut microbiota in nutrition and health Ana M Valdes and …

Background Epidemiologic evidence and animal studies implicate dietary emulsifiers in
contributing to the increased prevalence of diseases associated with intestinal inflammation …