Objective Whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) in patients with irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS) is effective in improving outcomes remains controversial. We assessed the …

Our understanding of the involvement of the gut microbiota (GM) in human health has
expanded exponentially over the last few decades, particularly in the fields of metabolism …

Most COVID-19 cases are mild or asymptomatic and recover well, suggesting that effective
immune responses ensue, which successfully eliminate SARS-CoV-2 viruses. However, a …

Infants and young children receive the highest exposures to antibiotics globally. Although
there is building evidence that early life exposure to antibiotics increases susceptibility to …

Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has become a common public health issue
among university students, impairing their physical and mental health. This meta-analysis …

Sex steroids, derived mainly from gonads, can shape microbiota composition; however, the
impact of gonadectomy and sex on steroid production in the gut (ie, gut steroids), and its …

The brain-gut-microbiome axis (BGMA) is a pivotal contributor to human health. A large body
of research, especially from animal models, has revealed bidirectional, causal relationships …

Post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome (PI-IBS) occurs in about 10% of cases following
gastroenteritis. The incidence of IBS is higher in females. However, it is not clear whether …

The intricate connection between central and enteric nervous systems is well established
with emerging evidence linking gut microbiota function as a significant new contributor to gut …

Increasing evidence suggests a microbial pathogenesis in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
but the relationship remains elusive. Fecal DNA samples from 120 patients with IBS, 82 …