Bidirectional crosstalk along the gut-liver axis controls gastrointestinal health and disease
and exploits environmental and host mediators. Nutrients, microbial antigens, metabolites …

The 1013–1014 microorganisms present in the human gut (collectively known as the human
gut microbiota) dedicate substantial percentages of their genomes to the degradation and …

The colon mucus layer is organized with an inner colon mucus layer that is impenetrable to
bacteria and an outer mucus layer that is expanded to allow microbiota colonization. A major …

Diet modulates the gut microbiome, which in turn can impact the immune system. Here, we
determined how two microbiota-targeted dietary interventions, plant-based fiber and …

Aging is determined by complex interactions among genetic and environmental factors.
Increasing evidence suggests that the gut microbiome lies at the core of many age …

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 …

Short-amplicon 16S rRNA gene sequencing is currently the method of choice for studies
investigating microbiomes. However, comparative studies on differences in procedures are …

Since the renaissance of microbiome research in the past decade, much insight has
accumulated in comprehending forces shaping the architecture and functionality of resident …

The gut microbiome plays important roles in the maintenance of host health and the
pathogenesis of many diseases. Diet is a key modulator of the gut microbiome. There is …

A high-fat diet (HFD) can easily induce obesity and change the gut microbiota and its
metabolites. However, studies on the effects of high-fat diets on the host have drawn …