Crosstalk between gut and brain has long been appreciated in health and disease, and the
gut microbiota is a key player in communication between these two distant organs. Yet, the …

The impact of commensal bacteria on the host arises from complex microbial-diet-host
interactions. Mapping metabolic interactions in gut microbial communities is therefore key to …

Sex is a critical factor in the diagnosis and development of a number of mental health
disorders including autism, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, Parkinson's disease …

The volume and breadth of research on the role of the microbiome in neurodevelopmental
and neuropsychiatric disorders has expanded greatly over the last decade, opening doors to …

Discriminating depressive episodes of bipolar disorder (BD) from major depressive disorder
(MDD) is a major clinical challenge. Recently, gut microbiome alterations are implicated in …

The high prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders among autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) patients has prompted scientists to look into the gut microbiota as a putative trigger in …

A fundamental goal in microbiome studies is determining which microbes affect host
physiology. Standard methods for determining changes in microbial taxa measure relative …

The gut is connected to the CNS by immunological mediators, lymphocytes,
neurotransmitters, microbes and microbial metabolites. A mounting body of evidence …

Background Binge drinking is the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short
period of time. This pattern of consumption is highly prevalent during the crucial …

The role of Akkermansia muciniphila, one of the most abundant microorganisms of the
intestinal microbiota, has been studied extensively in metabolic diseases, such as obesity …