Bifidobacterium is a widely distributed commensal bacterial genus that displays beneficial
pro-homeostatic and anti-inflammatory immunomodulatory properties. Depletion or absence …

Renal interstitial fibrosis (RIF), a progressive process affecting the kidneys in chronic kidney
disease (CKD), currently lacks an effective therapeutic intervention. Traditional Chinese …

Many kidney transplant recipients continue to experience high symptom burden despite
restoration of kidney function. High symptom burden is a significant driver of quality of life. In …

Emerging evidence suggests that gut microbes can significantly contribute to central
nervous system (CNS) well functioning through several gut microbiome-brain signaling …

Intrinsic metabolism shapes the immune environment associated with immune suppression
and tolerance in settings such as organ transplantation and cancer. However, little is known …

The impact of dietary fiber on intestinal T cell development is poorly understood. Here we
show that a low fiber diet reduces MHC-II antigen presentation by small intestinal epithelial …

Opioids, such as morphine and oxycodone, are widely used for pain management
associated with chronic pancreatitis (CP); however, their impact on the progression and pain …

Studies of the human microbiome are progressing rapidly but have largely focused on
populations living in high‐income countries. With increasing evidence that the microbiome …

Characterizing microbial communities at high resolution and with absolute quantification is
crucial to unravel the complexity and diversity of microbial ecosystems. This can be …

Udder cleft dermatitis (UCD) is a skin condition affecting the anterior parts of the udder in
dairy cattle. In the present study, we aimed to shed light on the microbiota in severe UCD …