In humans, many diseases are associated with alterations in gut microbiota, namely
increases or decreases in the abundance of specific bacterial groups. One example is the …

Background & Aims Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is common but difficult to treat. Altering
the gut microbiota has been proposed as a strategy for treatment of IBS, but the association …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder which affects a large proportion of the
population globally. The precise etiology of IBS is still unknown, although consensus …

There is an increasing interest in Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, one of the most abundant
bacterial species found in the gut, given its potentially important role in promoting gut health …

The genus Roseburia consists of obligate Gram-positive anaerobic bacteria that are slightly
curved, rod-shaped and motile by means of multiple subterminal flagella. It includes five …

Vitamin D deficiency affects approximately 80% of individuals in some countries and has
been linked with gut dysbiosis and inflammation. While the benefits of vitamin D …

Gut microbiota has a significant role in gut development, maturation, and immune system
differentiation. It exerts considerable effects on the child's physical and mental development …

The mammalian gastrointestinal tract is colonized with a majority of gut microbes, affecting
host metabolism and homeostasis. Gut microbiota plays a vital role in nutrient exchange …

Highlights•Faecalibacterium prausnitzii is an ubiquitary bacterium of intestinal microbiota of
all animals.•F. prausnitzii is a dominant member of human intestinal microbiota of healthy …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), one of the most frequent digestive disorders, is characterized
by chronic and recurrent abdominal pain and altered bowel habit. The origin seems to be …