The intestinal tract of mammals is colonized by a large number of microorganisms including
trillions of bacteria that are referred to collectively as the gut microbiota. These indigenous …

Iron is an essential micronutrient for virtually all living cells. In infectious diseases, both
invading pathogens and mammalian cells including those of the immune system require iron …

Changes in the gut microbiota have been associated with two of the most common
gastrointestinal diseases, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome …

The gut microbiome is affected by multiple factors, including genetics. In this study, we
assessed the influence of host genetics on microbial species, pathways and gene ontology …

The gut microbiota has diverse and essential roles in host metabolism, development of the
immune system and as resistance to pathogen colonization. Perturbations of the gut …

Metabolism is one of the strongest drivers of interkingdom interactions—including those
between microorganisms and their multicellular hosts. Traditionally thought to fuel energy …

The mammalian gut is colonized by trillions of microorganisms collectively called the
microbiome. It is increasingly clear that this microbiome has a critical role of in many aspects …

Iron is an essential nutrient for life. During infection, a fierce battle of iron acquisition occurs
between the host and bacterial pathogens. Bacteria acquire iron by secreting siderophores …

The gut microbiota has been linked to various neurological disorders via the gut–brain axis.
Diet influences the composition of the gut microbiota. The ketogenic diet (KD) is a high-fat …

Defining the etiology of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) continues to elude researchers, in
part due to the possibility that there may be different triggers for a spectrum of disease …