In December 2016, a panel of experts in microbiology, nutrition and clinical research was
convened by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics to review …

The human gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem, densely colonised by thousands of
microbial species. It varies among individuals and depends on host genotype and …

Background Dysfunction of the gut microbiota is frequently reported as a manifestation of
chronic diseases, and therefore presents as a modifiable risk factor in their development …

Antibiotic resistance is currently one of the greatest threats to human health. Widespread
use and residues of antibiotics in humans, animals, and the environment can exert selective …

The human gastrointestinal tract harbours a complex microbial community, which interacts
with the mucosal immune system closely. Gut microbiota plays a significant role in …

In December 2016, a panel of experts in microbiology, nutrition and clinical research was
convened by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics to review …

Dietary fiber is a group of heterogeneous substances that are neither digested nor absorbed
in the small intestine. Some fibers can be classified as prebiotics if they are metabolized by …

Diabetes and obesity are metabolic diseases that have become alarming conditions in
recent decades. Their rate of increase is becoming a growing concern worldwide. Recent …

Human milk is the gold standard for nutrition of infant growth, whose nutritional value is
mainly attributed to human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs). HMOs, the third most abundant …

The human intestinal commensal microbiota and associated metabolic products have long
been regarded as contributors to host health. As the identity and activities of the various …