Recent research on the gut microbiome has revealed the influence of gut microbiota (GM)
on ischemic stroke pathogenesis and treatment outcomes. Alterations in the diversity …

Despite advances in our understanding of the pathophysiology of many cardiovascular
diseases (CVDs) and expansion of available therapies, the global burden of CVD …

The human gut microbiome impacts human brain health in numerous ways:(1) Structural
bacterial components such as lipopolysaccharides provide low-grade tonic stimulation of the …

As the prevalence of obesity and associated disease continues to rise and concerns for the
spiralling economic and social costs also escalate, innovative management strategies …

Background One way to improve both the ecological performance and functionality of
probiotic bacteria is by combining them with a prebiotic in the form of a synbiotic. However …

In recent years, accumulating evidence has indicated the importance of gut microbiota in
maintaining human health. Gut dysbiosis is associated with the pathogenesis of a number of …

Inflammasomes are protein complexes formed upon encounter of microbial or damage-
associated stimuli. The main output of inflammasome assembly is activation of caspase-1, a …

The human gastrointestinal tract is home to trillions of bacteria, which vastly outnumber host
cells in the body. Although generally overlooked in the field of endocrinology, gut microbial …

Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of work absence,
disability, and mortality worldwide. Most of these diseases are associated with low-grade …

Microplastics (MPs) as emerging contaminants have become a global environmental
problem. However, studies on the effects of MPs on metabolic diseases remain limited …