The intestinal barrier is a structure that prevents harmful substances, such as bacteria and
endotoxins, from penetrating the intestinal wall and entering human tissues, organs, and …

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease
transmitted by the virus responsible for the severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV …

The gut–brain axis is a bidirectional communication network connecting the gastrointestinal
tract and central nervous system. The axis keeps track of gastrointestinal activities and …

Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria are an important part of human gut microbiota. Among
numerous benefits, their antioxidant properties are attracting more and more attention …

The gut microbiota and its homeostasis play a crucial role in human health. However, for
some diseases related to the gut microbiota, current traditional medicines can only relieve …

Background Several studies have linked gut microbiota to human brain activity. This study
used Mendelian randomization (MR) to investigate the causal relationship between gut …

Patients with severe COVID-19, such as individuals in intensive care units (ICU), are
exceptionally susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections. The most prevalent fungal …

Objective The study objective was to compare gut microbiome diversity and composition in
SARS-CoV-2 PCR-positive patients whose symptoms ranged from asymptomatic to severe …

Bamboo is a medicinal plant, and has long been used as a traditional/folk medicine and a
food preservative in Japan. Bamboo leaf contains many active ingredients with medicinal …

The recent new developments in technology with culture-independent techniques including
genome sequencing methodologies shed light on the identification of microbiota bacterial …