For decades, immunologists have studied the role of circulating immune cells in host
protection, with a more recent appreciation of immune cells resident within the tissue …

Changes in the composition of the gut microbiota are associated with many human
diseases. So far, however, we have failed to define homeostasis or dysbiosis by the …

Metabolites produced by commensal gut microbes impact host health through their
recognition by the immune system and their influence on numerous metabolic pathways …

The colon mucus layer is organized with an inner colon mucus layer that is impenetrable to
bacteria and an outer mucus layer that is expanded to allow microbiota colonization. A major …

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 …

Dietary fibre has long been established as a nutritionally important, health-promoting food
ingredient. Modern dietary practices have seen a significant reduction in fibre consumption …

Background Dietary fibers, as mainly complex carbohydrates, offer various health benefits
via modulating gut microbiota composition and promoting short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) …

To address how the microbiome might modify the interaction between diet and
cardiometabolic health, we analyzed longitudinal microbiome data from 307 male …

In the present study, we characterized the distinctive signatures of the gut microbiota (GM)
from overweight/obese patients (OB), and normal-weight controls (NW), both of Sardinian …

Dietary fiber is a widely recognized nutrient for human health. Previous studies proved that
dietary fiber has significant implications for gastrointestinal health by regulating the gut …