The human gastrointestinal (GI) tract harbours a complex and dynamic population of
microorganisms, the gut microbiota, which exert a marked influence on the host during …

Probiotics and prebiotics are microbiota-management tools for improving host health. They
target gastrointestinal effects via the gut, although direct application to other sites such as …

The human microbiome is composed of a collection of dynamic microbial communities that
inhabit various anatomical locations in the body. Accordingly, the coevolution of the …

Neurodevelopment is a complex process governed by both intrinsic and extrinsic signals.
While historically studied by researching the brain, inputs from the periphery impact many …

With the rapid growth of the aquaculture production since the 1980s, there has been a
concomitant increase in disease outbreaks. The injudicious and/or incorrect use of …

The composition of the intestinal microbiota varies among individuals and throughout
development, and is dependent on host and environmental factors. However, although the …

Dietary fibers (DFs) impact the gut microbiome in ways often considered beneficial.
However, it is unknown if precise and predictable manipulations of the gut microbiota, and …

Human genetic variation affects the gut microbiota through a complex combination of
environmental and host factors. Here we characterize genetic variations associated with …

The human gut microbiome represents a complex ecosystem contributing essential
functions to its host. Recent large-scale metagenomic studies have provided insights into its …

Abstract Background Sequencing of 16S rRNA genes has become a powerful technique to
study microbial communities and their responses towards changing environmental …