Observational findings achieved during the past two decades suggest that the intestinal
microbiota may contribute to the metabolic health of the human host and, when aberrant, to …

Many genomic studies have revealed associations between the gut microbiota composition
and host metabolism. These observations led to the idea that a causal relationship could …

The gut microbiota helps us digest food and has been associated with both good health and
risk of disease. Although compositions of the gut microbiota are highly divergent, the gut …

The field of the gut microbiota is still a relatively young science area, yet many studies have
already highlighted the translational potential of microbiome research in the context of …

The prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes, two closely linked metabolic disorders, is
increasing worldwide. Over the past decade, the connection between these disorders and …

Highlights•Intestinal microbiota performs diverse metabolic functions essential for host
physiology.•Small molecule products of microbiota metabolism act as nutrients and …

The human gastrointestinal tract harbors trillions of bacteria, most of which are commensal
and have adapted over time to the milieu of the human colon. Their many metabolic …

Gut microbiota, a collection of microorganisms that live within gastrointestinal tract, provides
crucial signaling metabolites for the physiological of hosts. In healthy state, gut microbiota …

The human gastrointestinal tract is home to an incredibly dense population of microbes.
These microbes employ unique strategies to capture energy in this largely anaerobic …

The human gut microbiota encompasses a densely populated ecosystem that provides
essential functions for host development, immune maturation, and metabolism. Alterations to …