The human microbiome constitutes a complex multikingdom community that symbiotically
interacts with the host across multiple body sites. Host-microbiome interactions impact …

The functional diversity of the mammalian intestinal microbiome far exceeds that of the host
organism, and microbial genes contribute substantially to the well-being of the host …

Hosting millions of microorganisms, the digestive tract is the primary and most important part
of bacterial colonization. On one side, in cases of opportunistic invasion, the abundant …

The obesity epidemic has become a global public health crisis in recent years and is
continuing to worsen at an alarming rate. However, the pathophysiological mechanisms …

Secretion of cellular components across the plasma membrane is an essential process that
enables organisms to interact with their environments. Production of extracellular vesicles in …

The precise mechanism by which oral infection contributes to the pathogenesis of extra-oral
diseases remains unclear. Here, we report that periodontal inflammation exacerbates gut …

The gastrointestinal tract harbors numerous commensal bacteria, referred to as the
microbiota, that benefit host health by digesting dietary components and eliminating …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints.
Microbial infection is considered a crucial inducer of RA. Alterations in the composition of …

Very low-carbohydrate, high-fat ketogenic diets (KDs) induce a pronounced shift in
metabolic fuel utilization that elevates circulating ketone bodies; however, 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 …