The functional diversity of the mammalian intestinal microbiome far exceeds that of the host
organism, and microbial genes contribute substantially to the well-being of the host …

I. INTRODUCTION 1877 II. STUDYING THE... 1881 III. MICROBIOTA-GUT-BRAIN AXIS...
1907 IV. PATHWAYS OF COMMUNICATION 1911 V. MICROBIOTA AND SYNAPTIC... 1929 …

The gut is inhabited by a densely populated ecosystem, the gut microbiota, that is
established at birth. However, the succession by which different bacteria are incorporated …

Appreciation of the importance of the gut microbiome is growing, and it is becoming
increasingly relevant to identify preventive or therapeutic solutions targeting it. The …

Malnutrition continues to threaten the lives of millions across the world, with children being
hardest hit. Although inadequate access to food and infectious disease are the primary …

Background The succession of the gut microbiota during the first few years plays a vital role
in human development. We elucidate the characteristics and alternations of the infant gut …

Lifelong sex-and age-related trajectories of the human gut microbiota remain largely
unexplored. Using metagenomics, we derived the gut microbial composition of 2,338 adults …

The importance of gut microbiota in health and disease is being highlighted by numerous
research groups worldwide. Atherosclerosis, the leading cause of heart disease and stroke …

The gut microbiota is a vast, complex, and fascinating ecosystem of microorganisms that
resides in the human gastrointestinal tract. As an integral part of the microbiota–gut–brain …

Aging is characterized by the functional decline of tissues and organs and increased risk of
aging-associated disorders, which pose major societal challenges and are a public health …