The role of microbiota in health and diseases is being highlighted by numerous studies
since its discovery. Depending on the localized regions, microbiota can be classified into …

As the gut microbiota exerts various effects on the intestinal milieu which influences distant
organs and pathways, it is considered to be a full-fledged endocrine organ. The microbiota …

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a serious pregnancy complication, in which women
without previously diagnosed diabetes develop chronic hyperglycemia during gestation. In …

Precision health relies on the ability to assess disease risk at an individual level, detect early
preclinical conditions and initiate preventive strategies. Recent technological advances in …

Several healthy developmental processes such as pregnancy, fetal development, and infant
development include a multitude of physiological changes: weight gain, hormonal, and …

The gut and genital tract microbiota of females represent very complex biological
ecosystems that are in continuous communication with each other. The crosstalk between …

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), as products of intestinal bacterial metabolism, are
particularly relevant in the diagnosis of intestinal dysbiosis. The most common studies of …

The gut microbiota contributes to the regulation of glucose metabolism in pregnancy.
Abundance of the genus Collinsella is positively correlated with circulating insulin; however …

Objective Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition in which women without
diabetes are diagnosed with glucose intolerance during pregnancy, typically in the second …

Importance Maternal overweight, which often results in cesarean delivery, is a strong risk
factor for child overweight. Little is known about the joint contribution of birth mode and …