The intestinal microbiota, composed of a large population of microorganisms, is often
considered a “forgotten organ” in human health and diseases. Increasing evidence indicates …

Colorectal cancer (CRC), one of the most prevalent cancers, has complex etiology. The
dysbiosis of intestinal bacteria has been highlighted as an important contributor to CRC …

Microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses, protists and archaea live as communities
in complex and contiguous environments. They engage in numerous inter-and intra …

Microbiota are now widely recognized as being central players in the health of all organisms
and ecosystems, and subsequently have been the subject of intense study. However …

The aim of this systematic review and meta‐analysis was to summarize the evidence on the
relationship between intake of 12 major food groups, including whole grains, refined grains …

Highlights•Obesity is associated with chronic inflammation and chronic diseases.•Obesity is
associated with increased risk and progression of several cancers.•The mechanism by …

The human intestinal microbiome is a microbial ecosystem that expresses as many as 100
times more genes than the human host, thereby constituting an important component of the …

Gastrointestinal microbiome, containing at least 100 trillion bacteria, resides in the mucosal
surface of human intestine. Recent studies show that perturbations in the microbiota may …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignant tumor worldwide. The
incidence and mortality rates of CRC have been increasing in China, possibly due to …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the most common cancer in the world, and its incidence has
been increasing in recent years. The occurrence of CRC is believed to be related to a variety …