Human fungal infections are a historically neglected area of disease research, yet they
cause more than 1.5 million deaths every year. Our understanding of the pathophysiology of …

Microglia, as immune cells in the central nervous system, are closely related to cognitive
impairment associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Preliminary explorations have …

The human gastrointestinal tract, boasting the most diverse microbial community, harbors
approximately 100 trillion microorganisms comprising viruses, bacteria, fungi, and archaea …

Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is an irreversible and progressive neurological disease that has
affected at least 50 million people around the globe. Considering the severity of the disease …

Post-COVID syndrome (PCS) patients have reported a wide range of symptoms, including
fatigue, shortness of breath, and diarrhea. Particularly, the presence of gastrointestinal …

The impairment of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) has been increasingly recognised as a
critical element in the early pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), prompting a focus on …

Spinal cord injury (SCI) triggers microglial/monocytes activation with distinct pro-
inflammatory or inflammation-resolving phenotypes, which potentiate tissue damage or …

Sensory functions of organs of the head and neck allow humans to interact with the
environment and establish social bonds. With aging, smell, taste, vision, and hearing …

One of the goals of oral healthcare management is to manage dry mouth. Thus, moisturizers
containing antimicrobial ingredients, such as hinokitiol (HT), are applied to the oral mucosa …

Long Covid has become a blight, its economic consequences overwhelming. But Long
Covid (LC) may represent persistent Covid-19 in those with preexisting Candida overgrowth …