The trillions of microbes living in the gut—the gut microbiota—play an important role in
human biology and disease. While much has been done to explore its diversity, a full …

Helminth parasite infections are associated with a battery of immunomodulatory
mechanisms that affect all facets of the host immune response to ensure their persistence …

Assesses a promising new approach to restoring the health of our bodies and our planet
Most of us are familiar with probiotics added to milk or yogurt to improve gastrointestinal …

A bacterium was once a component of the ancestor of all eukaryotic cells, and much of the
human genome originated in microorganisms. Today, all vertebrates harbour large …

The importance of the microbiome to human health is increasingly recognized and has
become a major focus of recent research. However, much of the work has focused on a few …

There is increasing interest in helminth parasite modulation of the immune system, both from
the fundamental perspective of the “arms race” between host and parasite, and equally …

There is increasing evidence of a pivotal role of the gut microbiota (GUT-M) in key
physiological functions in vertebrates. Many studies discuss functional implications of the …

Background The human intestine and its microbiota is the most common infection site for soil-
transmitted helminths (STHs), which affect the well-being of~ 1.5 billion people worldwide …

The human gut is a highly complex ecosystem with an extensive microbial community, and
the influence of the intestinal microbiota reaches the entire host organism. For example, the …

Helminths are metazoan organisms many of which have evolved parasitic life styles
dependent on sophisticated manipulation of the host environment. Most notably, they down …