Background Stress leads to altered gastrointestinal neuro‐immune responses. We
characterized the interaction between stress and gut commensal microbiota and their role …

Alterations in the composition of the commensal microbiota (dysbiosis) seem to be a
pathogenic component of functional gastrointestinal disorders, mainly irritable bowel …

Background The intestinal microbiota plays an important role in regulating gastrointestinal
(GI) physiology in part through interactions with the enteric nervous system (ENS) …

Background Alterations of intestinal microbiota and hypersensitivity to colonic distension are
two features of the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, the role of intestinal microbiota …

The ability of gut microbiota to communicate with the brain and thus modulate behavior is
emerging as an exciting concept in health and disease. The enteric microbiota interacts with …

The effect of psychological stress on the gastrointestinal microbiota is widely recognized.
Chronic psychological stress may be associated with increased disease activity in …

Introduction Psychological stress can induce affective disorders. Gut microbiota plays a vital
role in emotional function regulation; however, the association between gut microbiota and …

Intestinal microbes are an important system in the human body, with significant effects on
behavior. An increasing body of research indicates that intestinal microbes affect brain …

Psychological stress alters the gut microbiota and predisposes individuals to increased risk
for enteric infections and chronic bowel conditions. Intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) are …

The gut–brain axis is the bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain, which
occurs through multiple pathways that include hormonal, neural and immune mediators. The …