Beyond Fermentation: Other Important Services Provided to Endothermic Herbivores by their Gut Microbiota

Beyond Fermentation: Other Important Services Provided to Endothermic Herbivores by their Gut Microbiota.

For decades, comparative biologists have recognized the importance of microbial partners in facilitating herbivory as a successful feeding strategy. Most of this success is attributed to the ability of gut microbes to digest recalcitrant dietary fiber and provides usable nutrients to their hosts. Gut microbes can also provide numerous other functions, such as vitamin synthesis, nitrogen recycli...

Gut Microbiota and Central Nervous System Condemned to Understand Each Other: Their Role in Multiple Sclerosis

The possible relationship between microbiota and inflammatory processes has been known since the 1990’s. However, it was at the beginning of the 21st century that the role played by commensal bacteria (normal microflora, indigenous microbiota) of the gastrointestinal tract in immunomodulating phenomena began to be examined, and, therefore, its effects on the pathogenesis of chronic inflammation...

Gut Microbiota and Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Does the Gut Microbiota Contribute to Obesity? Going beyond the Gut Feeling

Increasing evidence suggests that gut microbiota is an environmental factor that plays a crucial role in obesity. However, the aetiology of obesity is rather complex and depends on different factors. Furthermore, there is a lack of consensus about the exact role that this microbial community plays in the host. The aim of this review is to present evidence about what has been characterized, comp...

Should Clinical Services Provided by Pharmacists be Compensated?