Blautia is a genus of anaerobic bacteria with probiotic characteristics that occur widely in the
feces and intestines of mammals. Based on phenotypic and phylogenetic analyses, some …

The intestinal epithelial lining, together with factors secreted from it, forms a barrier that
separates the host from the environment. In pathologic conditions, the permeability of the …

Environmental pollution caused by plastics has become a public health problem. However,
the effect of microplastics on gut microbiota, inflammation development and their underlying …

Secondary bile acids (SBAs) are derived from primary bile acids (PBAs) in a process reliant
on biosynthetic capabilities possessed by few microbes. To evaluate the role of BAs in …

The gut microbiome is affected by multiple factors, including genetics. In this study, we
assessed the influence of host genetics on microbial species, pathways and gene ontology …

Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch–anal anastomosis is an option for most
patients with ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis who require colectomy …

Reduced bone mineral density (BMD) is associated with an altered microbiota in senile
osteoporosis. However, the relationship among gut microbiota, BMD and bone metabolic …

Sutterella species have been frequently associated with human diseases, such as autism,
Down syndrome, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but the impact of these bacteria on …

The inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are among the most closely studied chronic
inflammatory disorders that involve environmental, host genetic, and commensal microbial …

The genomic revolution enabled the clinical inclusion of an immense body of person-
specific information to an extent that is revolutionizing medicine and science. The gut …