Microbial communities are shaped by positive and negative interactions ranging from
competition to mutualism. In the context of the mammalian gut and its microbial inhabitants …

The human gut microbiota is engaged in multiple interactions affecting host health during
the host's entire life span. Microbes colonize the neonatal gut immediately following birth …

Members of the genus Bifidobacterium are among the first microbes to colonize the human
gastrointestinal tract and are believed to exert positive health benefits on their host. Due to …

The development of novel therapies to control diseases caused by antibiotic-resistant
pathogens is one of the major challenges we are currently facing. Many important plant …

Quorum-sensing (QS) system is a rapidly developing field in which we are gradually
expanding our understanding about how bacteria communicate with each other and …

Members of the genus Bifidobacterium are dominant and symbiotic inhabitants of the
mammalian gastrointestinal tract. Being vertically transmitted, bifidobacterial host …

Throughout the human life, the gut microbiota interacts with us in a number of different ways,
thereby influencing our health status. The acquisition of such an interactive gut microbiota …

In poultry, the selection of broilers for growth performance has induced a deterioration in the
health of the parental hens associated with poor reproductive efficiency. To improve these …

The enduring coexistence between the gut microbiota and the host has led to a symbiotic
relationship that benefits both parties. In this complex, multispecies environment, bacteria …

Alzheimer disease (AD) is the most prominent form of dementia and the 5th leading cause of
death in individuals over 65. AD is a complex disease stemming from genetic …