Each individual is provided with a unique gut microbiota profile that plays many specific
functions in host nutrient metabolism, maintenance of structural integrity of the gut mucosal …

The microbiota plays a fundamental role on the induction, training, and function of the host
immune system. In return, the immune system has largely evolved as a means to maintain …

The intestinal tract of mammals is colonized by a large number of microorganisms including
trillions of bacteria that are referred to collectively as the gut microbiota. These indigenous …

Broad-spectrum antibiotics for suspected early-onset neonatal sepsis (sEONS) may have
pronounced effects on gut microbiome development and selection of antimicrobial …

Human breast milk is considered the optimum feeding regime for newborn infants due to its
ability to provide complete nutrition and many bioactive health factors. Breast feeding is …

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are a family of structurally diverse unconjugated
glycans that are highly abundant in and unique to human milk. Originally, HMOs were …

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 human gastrointestinal tract hosts a diverse network of microorganisms, collectively
known as the microbiota that plays an important role in health and disease. For instance, the …

abstract Gut microbial ecology and function are dynamic in infancy, but are stabilized in
childhood. The 'new friends' have a great impact on the development of the digestive tract …

The human-microbial ecosystem plays a variety of important roles in human health and
disease. Each person can be viewed as an island-like “patch” of habitat occupied by …