When the right microorganisms are at work, immune cells involved in the development of autoimmune illnesses like psoriasis, multiple sclerosis and arthritis, can develop anti-inflammatory properties.

Immune homeostasis at mucosal level results from controlled response to intestinal luminal antigens. Recent insights into the nature of inflammatory bowel diseases, derived mainly from studies of ...

Probiotics are live microorganisms made up of good bacteria when administered in adequate amounts, which confer a beneficial health effect on the body and keep it working well. They support digestion ...

A large and complex bacterial community inhabits the distal intestinal tract of humans. This collection, known as the intestinal microflora, is dominated numerically by obligately anaerobic bacterial ...

Commensal bacteria can metabolize dietary tryptophan to release metabolites that can influence neurotoxicity in the brain. Several studies show that gut microbiota can influence autism, depression and ...