Diet has a pivotal role in sha** the composition, function and diversity of the gut
microbiome, with various diets having a profound impact on the stability, functionality and …

Bidirectional crosstalk along the gut-liver axis controls gastrointestinal health and disease
and exploits environmental and host mediators. Nutrients, microbial antigens, metabolites …

The colon mucus layer is organized with an inner colon mucus layer that is impenetrable to
bacteria and an outer mucus layer that is expanded to allow microbiota colonization. A major …

The 1013–1014 microorganisms present in the human gut (collectively known as the human
gut microbiota) dedicate substantial percentages of their genomes to the degradation and …

Diet modulates the gut microbiome, which in turn can impact the immune system. Here, we
determined how two microbiota-targeted dietary interventions, plant-based fiber and …

Engineering natural microbiomes for biotechnological applications remains challenging, as
metabolic interactions within microbiomes are largely unknown, and practical principles and …

Short-amplicon 16S rRNA gene sequencing is currently the method of choice for studies
investigating microbiomes. However, comparative studies on differences in procedures are …

Plant-based diets have become increasingly popular thanks to their purported health
benefits and more recently for their positive environmental impact. Prospective studies …

The gut microbiome plays important roles in the maintenance of host health and the
pathogenesis of many diseases. Diet is a key modulator of the gut microbiome. There is …

Aging is determined by complex interactions among genetic and environmental factors.
Increasing evidence suggests that the gut microbiome lies at the core of many age …