Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer and the fourth most common
cause of cancer-related death. Most cases of CRC are detected in Western countries, with its …

Over the past two decades, interest in human microbiome research has increased
exponentially. Regrettably, this increased activity has brought with it a degree of hype and …

There is growing evidence that dysbiosis of the gut microbiota is associated with the
pathogenesis of both intestinal and extra-intestinal disorders. Intestinal disorders include …

The gut microbiota has an important role in the maintenance of human health and in disease
pathogenesis. This importance was realized through the advent of omics technologies and …

Advances in our understanding of how the gut microbiota contributes to human health and
diseases have expanded our insight into how microbial composition and function affect the …

The microorganisms that inhabit the human gastrointestinal tract comprise a complex
ecosystem with functions that significantly contribute to our systemic metabolism and have …

Oxidative stress defines a condition in which the prooxidant–antioxidant balance in the cell
is disturbed, resulting in DNA hydroxylation, protein denaturation, lipid peroxidation, and …

Alterations in the human intestinal microbiota are linked to conditions including inflammatory
bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and obesity. The microbiota also undergoes …

Recent evidence suggests that the microbial community in the human intestine may play an
important role in the pathogenesis of obesity. We examined 184,094 sequences of microbial …

Human-associated microbial communities vary across individuals: possible contributing
factors include (genetic) relatedness, diet, and age. However, our surroundings, including …