It is increasingly perceived that gut host–microbial interactions are important elements in the
pathogenesis of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID). The most convincing evidence …

The human gastrointestinal tract harbors trillions of bacteria, most of which are commensal
and have adapted over time to the milieu of the human colon. Their many metabolic …

The gut microbiota is hypothesized to have a critical role in metabolic diseases, including
type 2 diabetes (T2D). A traditional Chinese herbal formula, Gegen Qinlian Decoction …

Approximately 1 in ten patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) believe their IBS began
with an infectious illness. Prospective studies have shown that 3% to 36% of enteric …

Ecologists have documented the process of plant succession for centuries, yet the
successional patterns exhibited by microbial communities have received relatively little …

The invasion of pathogens causes a disruption of the gut homeostasis. Innate immune
responses and those triggered by endogenous microbiota form the first line of defence in our …

Approximately 6%-17% of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) believe their
symptoms began following a bout of gastroenteritis. 1 One of the first accounts of this …

Gut bacteria contribute to energy conservation in man through their ability to ferment
unabsorbed carbohydrate. The present study examined the composition of predominant …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer worldwide. CRC is still
associated with a poor prognosis among patients with advanced disease. On the contrary …

Malnutrition contributes to almost half of all deaths in children under the age of 5 y,
particularly those who live in resource-constrained areas. Those who survive frequently …