Flatulence is a common occurrence in daily life, often resulting from the fermentation of undigested food components by the gut microbiota. While flatulence is generally harmless, it can lead to discomfort, bloating, and even chronic conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Certain foods, particularly those rich in dietary fiber like bean...

In recent years, the role of gut microbiota in health and disease has garnered widespread attention. Research indicates that the diversity and composition of gut microbiota are closely related to the development and progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD is one of the leading causes of death globally, and inflammation plays a significant ...

In recent years, the role of the gut microbiome in human health and disease has garnered significant attention. Research indicates that gut microbial dysbiosis is closely associated with various chronic diseases, such as obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. Diet, as a critical factor influencing the gut micr...

Clinicogenomic Landscape of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: The Prognostic Role of KRAS Mutation Dosage Academic Background Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most common histological type of pancreatic cancer, is the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality and has the lowest five-year survival rate among all cancer types. Over ...

CDC42 Plays a Crucial Role in the Early Regulation of Hepatic Stellate Cell Activation Academic Background Liver fibrosis is a pathological process associated with various liver diseases, which may eventually progress to cirrhosis—a life-threatening condition. Currently, there are no effective treatments to halt the progression of liver fibrosis. H...

NAD+ Protects Hepatocytes Against Palmitate-Induced Lipotoxicity by Preventing PARP-1 Inhibition and mTORC1-p300 Pathway Activation Research Background Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) encompasses a spectrum of liver diseases ranging from simple steatosis to steatohepatitis, fibrosis/cirrhosis, and even hepatocellular ca...

Academic Report on the Role of Intestinal Epithelium-Derived IL-34 in Alleviating Graft-versus-Host Disease 1. Academic Background Graft-versus-Host Disease (GVHD) is a severe complication following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT), and gastrointestinal (GI) GVHD is the primary determinant of morbidity and mortality du...

Study on Organ-Specific T Cell Differentiation in Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease (AGVHD) Academic Background Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease (AGVHD) is a common and severe complication following Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HCT), caused by the immune attack of donor T cells on host tissues. Although the pathological mechanis...

Achieving Healthy Aging through Gut Microbiota-Directed Dietary Intervention: Focusing on Microbial Biomarkers and Host Mechanisms Academic Background With the intensification of global population aging, preventing age-related diseases and extending healthy life expectancy have become critical issues in global public health. Gut microbiota has been...

Targeted Drug Delivery Using Self-Unrolling Sheets in Magnetically Actuated Capsules Background Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, GI bleeding, and cancer, are significant global health issues. Traditional treatment methods, such as endoscopy and oral medications, though effective to some extent, have many limitatio...