The gut microbiota–brain axis allows for bidirectional communication between the microbes in our gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the central nervous system. Psychological stress has been known to disrupt the gut microbiome (dysbiosis) leading t...
Studies have used anaerobic-digester sludge and/or effluent as inocula for bioelectrochemical systems (BESs), such as microbial fuel cells (MFCs), for power generation, while limited studies have isolated and characterized electrochemically active ba...
Ambient pollen proteins play key roles in the incidence of allergenic respiratory health, and numerous reports have focused on respiratory diseases caused by air pollutants. However, there is still a lack of understanding of the specific mechanisms u...
Taurine plays a key role in cardiovascular and gastrointestinal health in dogs and may be deficient in some predisposed breeds despite consuming complete petfood. This study aimed to explore potential associations between serum taurine concentration...
Frailty during aging is an increasing problem associated with locomotor and cognitive decline, implicated in poor quality of life and adverse health consequences. Considering the microbiome–gut–brain axis, we investigated, in a longitudin...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), a progressive disorder leading to renal dysfunction, remains a significant global health issue. This study investigated whether Lactiplantibacillus plantarum HY7718 modulates gut–kidney axis-associated inflammatory...
As an active ingredient in Eucommia leaf, aucubin (AU) is natural and safe, and studies have shown that aucubin (AU) demonstrates great potential in its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, and anti-osteoporotic properties. However, AU ha...
Lactic acid bacteria are one of the bioresources that can promote the host’s health and have potential therapeutic applications. This study aimed to evaluate the probiotic properties of novel Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NWAFU-BISO-BS29 isolat...
Background: Cydonia oblonga Mill. is rich in flavonoid compounds and shows potential for application in functional foods. This study investigated the therapeutic potential of hydroethanolic extract of Cydonia oblonga Mill. fruit (HECO) in alleviating...
Background/Objectives: Dietary composition and physical activity are major determinants of gut microbiome structure, and dysbiosis is strongly associated with metabolic disorders. While both diet and exercise independently influence the gut microbiom...
China is a major goose-raising country, and the geese industry plays a significant role in animal husbandry. Therefore, goose growth performance (body weight) is a critical topic. Goose gut microbiota influences weight gain by regulating its energy m...