Ruminococcus gnavus was first identified in 1974 as a strict anaerobe in the gut of healthy
individuals, and for several decades, its study has been limited to specific enzymes or …

Highlights•Resistant starch degrading bacteria are specialized, requiring a suite of
enzymes.•Resistant starches behave differently, even with a 'type'.•Microbiome composition …

To study the effect of host genetics on gut microbiome composition, the MiBioGen
consortium curated and analyzed genome-wide genotypes and 16S fecal microbiome data …

Human gut microbiome is a promising target for managing type 2 diabetes (T2D). Measures
altering gut microbiota like oral intake of probiotics or berberine (BBR), a bacteriostatic …

Background Cyclocarya paliurus polysaccharide (CCPP), a primary active component in the
leaves of Cyclocarya paliurus (Batal.) Il**sk (C. paliurus), has the ability to treat type 2 …

Background The gut-brain axis and the intestinal microbiota are emerging as key players in
health and disease. Shifts in intestinal microbiota composition affect a variety of systems; …

The mucus layer covering the gastrointestinal (GI) tract plays a critical role in maintaining gut
homeostasis. In the colon, the inner mucus layer ensures commensal microbes are kept at a …

Recent data suggest gut microbiota dysbiosis as a contributing factor in neurodegenerative
diseases, such as Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Alzheimer's Disease (AD), and these …

Resistant starch (RS) has become a popular topic of research in recent years. Most scholars
believe that there are 5 types of RS. However, accumulating evidence indicates that in …

Despite recent advances in sequencing and culturing, a deep knowledge of the wiring and
functioning of the human gut ecosystem and its microbiota as a community is still missing. A …