Sleep is a complex physiological process and is a critical determinant of physical and
mental health. In the past decades, significant progress has been made in understanding …

Paediatric functional abdominal pain disorders, currently referred to as disorders of gut–
brain interaction, comprise irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia, abdominal …

The majority of organisms that inhabit the human body reside in the gut. Since babies are
born with an immature immune system, they depend on a highly synchronized microbial …

Accumulating evidence indicates that the gut microbiome is an important regulator of body
weight, glucose and lipid metabolism, and inflammatory processes, and may thereby play a …

Abstract In May 2014, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) stated its intent to “require
applicants to consider sex as a biological variable (SABV) in the design and analysis of NIH …

The human microbiome contributes metabolic functions, protects against pathogens,
educates the immune system, and through these basic functions, directly or indirectly, affects …

The maternal microbiome is essential for the healthy growth and development of offspring
and has long-term effects later in life. Recent advances indicate that the maternal …

The role of the gut microbiota in human health and disease has garnered heightened
attention over the past decade. A thorough understanding of microbial variation over the life …

Gastrointestinal dysfunction is one of the most prevalent physiological symptoms of autism
spectrum disorder (ASD). A growing body of largely preclinical research suggests that …

Controversial glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHs) are the most frequently used herbicides
globally. GBH residues in the wild, in animal and human food may expose non-target …