The human gastrointestinal tract is populated with a diverse microbial community. The vast
genetic and metabolic potential of the gut microbiome underpins its ubiquity in nearly every …

Although social interactions are known to drive pathogen transmission, the contributions of
socially transmissible host-associated mutualists and commensals to host health and …

Emerging evidence suggests that modulation of gut microbiota by dietary fibre may offer
solutions for metabolic disorders. In a randomized placebo-controlled crossover design trial …

The past 50 years of interdisciplinary research in humans and model organisms has
delivered unprecedented insights into the mechanisms through which diet affects energy …

The gut microbiota was initially thought to develop into a stable, adult-like profile during
early postnatal life. The formation of the gut microbiota during early life has been shown to …

Although microbiome science is relatively young, our knowledge of human-microbiome
interactions is growing rapidly and has already begun to transform our understanding of …

Obesity and chronic low-grade inflammation, often occurring together, significantly
contribute to severe metabolic and inflammatory conditions like type 2 diabetes (T2D) …

The prevalence of obesity has reached pandemic dimensions. It is associated with multiple
comorbidities and is becoming a clinical and public health threat. Obesity is a multifactorial …

The occurrence of obesity and related metabolic disorders is rising, necessitating effective
long-term weight management strategies. With growing interest in the potential role of gut …

The rising phenomenon of obesity, a major risk factor for the development and progression
of type 2 diabetes, is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires a comprehensive and …