The emerging understanding of gut microbiota as 'metabolic machinery'influencing many
aspects of physiology has gained substantial attention in the field of psychiatry. This is …

Gut microbiota encompasses a wide variety of commensal microorganisms consisting of
trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. This microbial population coexists in symbiosis with …

The gut microbiome is an important determinant in various diseases. Here we perform a
cross-sectional study of Japanese adults and identify the Blautia genus, especially B …

The gut microbiome and the intestinal immune system are driving contributors to
inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Both have an important signalling factor in common …

Microbial communities are shaped by positive and negative interactions ranging from
competition to mutualism. In the context of the mammalian gut and its microbial inhabitants …

A substantial body of literature has provided evidence for the role of gut microbiota in
metabolic diseases including type 2 diabetes. However, reports vary regarding the …

Human gut microbiome is a promising target for managing type 2 diabetes (T2D). Measures
altering gut microbiota like oral intake of probiotics or berberine (BBR), a bacteriostatic …

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) play a key role in health and disease, as they regulate gut
homeostasis and their deficiency is involved in the pathogenesis of several disorders …

Childhood obesity is a risk factor for numerous health conditions. A critical factor in the
etiology of obesity appears to be the gut microbiota, which is the microbial community that …

Production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), especially butyrate, in the gut microbiome is
required for optimal health but is frequently limited by the lack of fermentable fiber in the diet …