The gastrointestinal tract is colonized by trillions of microorganisms, consisting of bacteria,
fungi, and viruses, known as the “second gene pool” of the human body. In recent years, the …

Abstract Purpose of Review Calcium and vitamin D supplementation is recommended for
patients at high risk of fracture and/or for those receiving pharmacological osteoporosis …

Microorganisms of the gastrointestinal tract play a crucial role in the health, metabolism and
development of their host by modulating vital functions such as digestion, production of key …

Background Preterm birth and low birth weight (LBW) affect one in ten and one in seven
livebirths, respectively, primarily in low-income and middle-income countries (LMIC) and are …

Larvae of the black soldier fly (BSF) Hermetia illucens (L.) convert organic waste into high
valuable insect biomass that can be used as alternative protein source for animal nutrition or …

The individual and combined toxicity of antibiotics and nanoplastics in marine organisms
has received increasing attention. However, many studies have been mostly focused on the …

Gut microbiota (GM) located within the intestinal tract lumen comprises the largest number of
cells (10 E 14) in the human body. The gut microbiome refers to the collection of genomes …

Gut microbiota has become a topical issue in unraveling the research mechanisms
underlying disease onset and progression. As an important and potential “organ,” gut …

Background Early gut microbial colonization is important for postnatal growth and immune
development of the chicken. However, at present, commercial chickens are hatched and …

Animals have evolved within the framework of the microbes and are constantly exposed to
diverse microbiota. This dominance of the microbial world is forcing all fields of biology to …