A dense and diverse microbial community inhabits the gut and many epithelial surfaces.
Referred to as the microbiota, it co-evolved with the host and is beneficial for many host …

The intestinal microbiota can protect efficiently against colonization by many enteric
pathogens ('colonization resistance', CR). This phenomenon has been known for decades …

The communities of bacteria that reside in the intestinal tract are in constant competition
within this dynamic and densely colonized environment. At homeostasis, the equilibrium that …

The intestine harbors an ecosystem composed of the intestinal mucosa and the commensal
microbiota. The microbiota fosters development, aids digestion and protects host cells from …

A dense resident microbial community in the gut, referred as the commensal microbiota,
coevolved with the host and is essential for many host physiological processes that include …

The gut microbiome is critical in providing resistance against colonization by exogenous
microorganisms. The mechanisms via which the gut microbiota provide colonization …

The mammalian intestine harbors a community of trillions of microbes, collectively known as
the gut microbiota, which coevolved with the host in a mutually beneficial relationship …

Resident microbiota do not just shape host immunity, they can also contribute to host
protection against pathogens and infectious diseases. Previous reviews of the protective …

The mammalian gut microbial community, known as the gut microbiota, comprises trillions of
bacteria, which co-evolved with the host and has an important role in a variety of host …

The human body is colonized by a diverse community of microorganisms collectively
referred to as the microbiota. Here, we describe how the human microbiota influences …