As the gut microbiota exerts various effects on the intestinal milieu which influences distant
organs and pathways, it is considered to be a full-fledged endocrine organ. The microbiota …

The link between the gut microbiome and health has recently garnered considerable interest
in its employment for medicinal purposes. Since the early microbiota exhibits more flexibility …

The gut microbiome lies at the intersection between the environment and the host, with the
ability to modify host responses to disease-relevant exposures and stimuli. This is evident in …

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a female pregnancy-specific disorder that is
characterized by increased serum bile acid and adverse fetal outcomes. The aetiology and …

Objectives: This paper reviews the published evidence on early-life intestinal microbiota
development, as well as the different factors influencing its development before, at, and after …

The microbiome has been proven to be associated with many diseases and has been used
as a biomarker and target in disease prevention and intervention. Currently, the vital role of …

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 …

At birth, neonates provide a vast habitat awaiting microbial colonization. Microbiome
assembly is a complex process involving microbial seeding and succession driven by …

Chronic constipation (CC) is a highly prevalent and burdensome gastrointestinal disorder.
Accumulating evidence highlights the link between imbalances in the gut microbiome and …

The association of the human microbiome with health outcomes has attracted much interest
toward its therapeutic manipulation. The likelihood of modulating the human microbiome in …