Changes in the composition of the gut microbiota are associated with many human
diseases. So far, however, we have failed to define homeostasis or dysbiosis by the …

The human gut microbiota has received considerable interest in the recent years and our
knowledge of the inhabitant species and their potential applications is increased particularly …

Background Alteration of the gut microbiota may contribute to the development of
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a major bioactive …

Epidemiological surveys indicate that the incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is
increasing rapidly with the continuous growth of the economy. A large number of studies …

Critically ill patients in intensive care units experience profound alterations of their gut
microbiota that have been linked to a high risk of hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections …

The interplay between the commensal microbiota and the mammalian immune system
development and function includes multifold interactions in homeostasis and disease. The …

The precise mechanism by which oral infection contributes to the pathogenesis of extra-oral
diseases remains unclear. Here, we report that periodontal inflammation exacerbates gut …

The mammalian intestine is colonized by trillions of microorganisms that have co-evolved
with the host in a symbiotic relationship. The presence of large numbers of symbionts near …

INTRODUCTION Parkinson's disease is a debilitating neurological condition affecting more
than 1% of the global population aged 60 and above. The primary medication used to treat …

Perturbations in the intestinal microbiome are implicated in inflammatory bowel disease
(IBD). Studies of treatment-naive patients have identified microbial taxa associated with …