The development of next-generation sequencing technology has enabled researchers to
explore and understand the gut microbiome from a broader and deeper perspective …

Appreciation of the importance of the gut microbiome is growing, and it is becoming
increasingly relevant to identify preventive or therapeutic solutions targeting it. The …

Preclinical and clinical studies have shown bidirectional interactions within the brain-gut-
microbiome axis. Gut microbes communicate to the central nervous system through at least …

Background Fruits are the main source of pectin, with more than 90% of commercial pectins
being derived from fruit by-products. Fruit pectins are complex heterogeneous …

Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional bowel disorder.
Disturbances in the gastrointestinal microbiome may be involved in its aetiology. Aim To …

Background & Aims Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is common but difficult to treat. Altering
the gut microbiota has been proposed as a strategy for treatment of IBS, but the association …

Changes in the gut microbiota have been associated with two of the most common
gastrointestinal diseases, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome …

Background & Aims Based largely on results from preclinical studies, the concept of a brain
gut microbiome axis has been established, mediating bidirectional communication between …

Of all microorganisms in the human body, the largest and most complex population resides
in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The gut microbiota continuously adapts to the host …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder which affects a large proportion of the
population globally. The precise etiology of IBS is still unknown, although consensus …