Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are increasingly presenting with a wide range of
neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as deterioration in gastroenteric physiology, including …

The microbial population residing within the human gut represents one of the most densely
populated microbial niche in the human body with growing evidence showing it playing a …

Crosstalk between gut and brain has long been appreciated in health and disease, and the
gut microbiota is a key player in communication between these two distant organs. Yet, the …

The gut harbors an enormous diversity of microbes that are essential for the maintenance of
homeostasis in health and disease. A growing body of evidence supports the role of this …

Obesity continues to be one of the major public health problems due to its high prevalence
and co-morbidities. Common co-morbidities not only include cardiometabolic disorders but …

Trillions of bacteria reside within our gastrointestinal tract, ideally forming a mutually
beneficial relationship between us. However, persistent changes in diet and lifestyle in the …

The epithelial lining of the gastrointestinal tract serves as the interface for digestion and
absorption of nutrients and water and as a defensive barrier. The defensive functions of the …

Obesity is a global epidemic, placing socioeconomic strain on public healthcare systems,
especially within the so-called Western countries, such as Australia, United States, United …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.
Despite its prevalence, the pathophysiology of IBS is not well understood although multiple …

The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication network that links the enteric and central
nervous systems. This network is not only anatomical, but it extends to include endocrine …