๐ก As the world grapples with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new challenge has surfaced in the form of Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome (PACS), commonly known as long COVID. PACS is characterized by a complex clinical presentation involving persistentโฆ
๐ก This 12-week before-and-after intervention trial investigates the effects of daily incremental lactose consumption on microbiota composition, function, and intolerance symptoms in 25 healthy Asian adults with lactase non-persistence (LNP) genotype. The study reveals significant changes in microbiota, particularly anโฆ
๐ก Battles against microscopic pathogens and the scorching wrath of Mother Earth may seem worlds apart, but what if they share more in common than we thought?ย The revolutionary discovery of penicillin birthed superbugs, resistant to our once powerful antibiotics,โฆ
๐ก This review explores the intricate relationship between the host, oral medications, and gut microbiota, emphasizing the profound impact of microbial drug metabolism on drug absorption, bioavailability, efficacy, and toxicity. The bidirectional interaction between oral medications and gut microbes isโฆ
๐ก Germ-free (GF) rodents have become crucial for unraveling the impact of intestinal microbes on host physiology. The most prominent GF phenotype is an enlarged cecum, attributed to the absence of microbial colonization. However, the role of host genetic backgroundโฆ
๐ก Research on the antimicrobial and anti-adherence effects of Resveratrol, a natural product, is a focus of growing interest to combat the rising trend of antimicrobial resistance. ๐๐ต๐ข๐ฑ๐ฉ๐บ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ค๐ฐ๐ค๐ค๐ถ๐ด ๐ข๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ถ๐ด ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ฆ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ค๐ช๐ญ๐ญ๐ช๐ฏ-๐ณ๐ฆ๐ด๐ช๐ด๐ต๐ข๐ฏ๐ต ๐. ๐ข๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ถ๐ด are bacteria of particular concern and areโฆ
A fascinating story of influence and communication within our bodies is the complex dance that occurs between serotonin and the gut microbiota. Enterochromaffin (EC) cells create almost 90% of the neurotransmitter and hormone serotonin, which is produced in the gut.โฆ
๐ก Liver-resident natural killer (LrNK) cells, a unique subset of lymphocytes, play crucial roles in immune surveillance and homeostasis within the liver. However, the mechanisms governing the maintenance of LrNK cell homeostasis, particularly during early life, remain poorly understood. Thisโฆ
๐ก The psychological health risks associated with manned deep-space exploration and long-term closed environments have prompted research into innovative approaches to maintain and improve the mental well-being of crew members. This study leveraged the unique setting of the โLunar Palaceโฆ
๐ก This study presents groundbreaking insights into the strain-specific modulation of human gut microbiota on lipid homeostasis, focusing on the identification of microbial strains with potent lipid-decreasing activities. The study employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating pharmacology, genomics, and metabolomics, toโฆ
๐๐บ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฃ๐ข๐ค๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ๐ช๐ถ๐ฎ ๐ต๐ถ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ค๐ถ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ด๐ช๐ด infection is associated with dysregulation of the immune system, leading to alterations in the gut microbiome. This study synthesizes key scientific findings from various studies investigating the impact of Tuberculosis (TB) on the gut microbiome and its potentialโฆ
In the intricate landscape of the gastrointestinal tract, the colon takes the spotlight as an active center of microbial activity, where the dynamic interplay between the mucosal layers and the resident microbiota unfolds. At the heart of this symbiotic relationshipโฆ