The gut microbiota encompasses a diverse community of bacteria that carry out various
functions influencing the overall health of the host. These comprise nutrient metabolism …

Secondary bile acids (BAs) and short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), two major types of bacterial
metabolites in the colon, cause opposing effects on colonic inflammation at chronically high …

The microorganisms that live symbiotically in human beings are increasingly recognized as
important players in health and disease. The largest collection of these microorganisms is …

Dietary fibers are plant-derived carbohydrates and associated components, that are not
digested within the human upper intestinal tract/gut. Traditionally they are classified based …

Diet provides a safe and attractive alternative to available treatment options in a variety of
diseases; however, research has only just begun to elucidate the role of diet in chronic …

Research on obesity-and diabetes mellitus (DM)-related carcinogenesis has expanded
exponentially since these two diseases were recognized as important risk factors for …

Noncommunicable diseases, such as type 2 diabetes (T2D), place a burden on healthcare
systems worldwide. The rising prevalence of obesity, a major risk factor for T2D, is mainly …

As geographical location can impact the gut microbiome, it is important to study region-
specific microbiome signatures of various diseases. Therefore, we profiled the gut …

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal malignancies. Recent studies indicated that
development of pancreatic cancer may be intimately connected with the microbiome. In this …

There are many risk factors associated with breast cancer (BC) such as the familial history of
BC, using hormone replacement therapy, obesity, personal habits, and other clinical factors; …