Autoimmune disease has traditionally been thought to be due to the impact of environmental
factors on genetically susceptible individuals causing immune dysregulation and loss of …

Trillions of commensal bacteria colonizing humans (microbiome) have emerged as essential
player (s) in human health. The alteration of the same has been linked with diseases …

Humans have co‐existed with parasites for virtually the entirety of our existence as a
species. Today, nearly one third of the human population is infected with at least one …

In humans, the gut microbiota forms a complex ecosystem consisting of a vast number of
bacteria, Archaea, fungi and viruses. It represents a major stimulus to the development of the …

The increasing incidence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and autoimmune diseases in
industrialized countries cannot be exclusively explained by genetic factors. Human …

Post-industrial societies have witnessed a sharp increase in the incidence of many immune
diseases (eg inflammatory bowel disease, type-1 diabetes and allergies) during the last …

In this review, we examine the evidence that intestinal helminths can control harmful
inflammatory responses and promote homeostasis by triggering systemic immune …

The human body is colonized by millions of microorganisms named microbiota that interact
with our tissues in a cooperative and non-pathogenic manner. These microorganisms are …

We are beginning to appreciate the complex relationship between the gut microbiome and
host immune regulation and dysregulation in health and disease. Potentially important …

The use of live helminth infections is currently in clinical trials as a novel approach for the
treatment of a range of allergic and autoimmune diseases. This rapid progression from …