BMB Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(9), P. 469 - 481
Published: Aug. 14, 2023
The
gut
microbiome
is
widely
recognized
as
a
dynamic
organ
with
profound
influence
on
human
physiology
and
pathology.Extensive
epidemiological
longitudinal
cohort
studies
have
provided
compelling
evidence
that
disruptions
in
the
early-life
can
long-lasting
health
implications.Various
factors
before,
during,
after
birth
contribute
to
shaping
composition
function
of
neonatal
infant
microbiome.While
these
alterations
be
partially
restored
over
time,
metabolic
phenotypes
may
persist,
necessitating
research
identify
critical
period
for
early
intervention
achieve
phenotypic
recovery
beyond
composition.In
this
review,
we
provide
current
understanding
changes
microbiota
throughout
life
various
affecting
changes.Specifically,
highlight
impact
disruption
development
diseases
later
discuss
perspectives
efforts
recover
from
such
disruptions.
Abstract
Recent
advances
in
understanding
the
modulatory
functions
of
gut
and
microbiota
on
human
diseases
facilitated
our
focused
attention
contribution
to
pathophysiological
alterations
many
extraintestinal
organs,
including
liver,
heart,
brain,
lungs,
kidneys,
bone,
skin,
reproductive,
endocrine
systems.
In
this
review,
we
applied
“gut–X
axis”
concept
describe
linkages
between
other
organs
discussed
latest
findings
related
axis,”
underlying
mechanisms
potential
clinical
intervention
strategies.
Nature Ecology & Evolution,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(5), P. 972 - 985
Published: May 1, 2024
Abstract
Gut
microbes
shape
many
aspects
of
organismal
biology,
yet
how
these
key
bacteria
transmit
among
hosts
in
natural
populations
remains
poorly
understood.
Recent
work
mammals
has
emphasized
either
transmission
through
social
contacts
or
indirect
environmental
contact,
but
the
relative
importance
different
routes
not
been
directly
assessed.
Here
we
used
a
novel
radio-frequency
identification-based
tracking
system
to
collect
long-term
high-resolution
data
on
relationships,
space
use
and
microhabitat
wild
population
mice
(
Apodemus
sylvaticus
),
while
regularly
characterizing
their
gut
microbiota
with
16S
ribosomal
RNA
profiling.
Through
probabilistic
modelling
resulting
data,
identify
positive
statistically
distinct
signals
transmission,
captured
by
networks
overlap
home
ranges,
respectively.
Strikingly,
microorganisms
biological
attributes
drove
signals.
While
network
effect
was
driven
anaerobic
bacteria,
shared
most
influenced
aerotolerant
spore-forming
bacteria.
These
findings
support
prediction
that
contact
is
important
for
transfer
low
oxygen
tolerance,
those
can
tolerate
form
spores
may
be
able
indirectly
environment.
Overall,
results
suggest
spread
biologically
members
mammalian
microbiota.
Gut Microbes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
The
gut
microbiota
is
vital
for
human
body
development
and
function.
Its
in
early
life
influenced
by
various
environmental
factors.
In
this
randomized
controlled
trial,
the
was
obtained
as
a
secondary
outcome
measure
study
on
effects
of
one
hour
daily
skin-to-skin
contact
(SSC)
five
weeks
healthy
full-term
infants.
Specifically,
we
studied
alpha/beta
diversity,
volatility,
maturation,
bacterial
gut-brain-axis-related
functional
abundances
assessed
thrice
first
year.
Pregnant
Dutch
women
(n
=
116)
were
randomly
assigned
to
SSC
or
care-as-usual
groups.
group
participants
engaged
from
birth
age.
Stool
samples
collected
at
two,
five,
52
V4
region
sequenced.
We
observed
significant
differences
composition,
abundances,
predicted
pathways
between
exhibited
lower
volatility
during
infancy.
Microbiota
maturation
slower
year
our
results
suggested
that
breastfeeding
duration
may
have
partially
mediated
relation.
Our
findings
provide
evidence
postpartum
influence
development.
Replication
necessary
validate
generalize
these
results.
Future
studies
should
include
direct
stress
measurements
extend
sampling
beyond
investigate
mechanism
research
SSC's
impact
long-term
trajectories.
Psychoneuroendocrinology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
172, P. 107273 - 107273
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Maternal
stress
can
have
short
and
long
term
adverse
(mental)
health
effects
for
the
mother
her
child.
Previous
evidence
suggests
that
gut
microbiota
may
be
a
potential
mediator
moderator
of
via
various
pathways.
This
study
explored
maternal
trajectory
during
pregnancy
as
well
association
between
pre-
postnatal
features
infant
after
pregnancy.
In
line
with
previous
research,
we
hypothesized
would
positively
related
to
volatility
infants
highly
stressed
mothers
show
relative
increase
in
Proteobacteria
decrease
Bifidobacterium.
We
collected
stool
samples
at
18
32
weeks
8
months
postpartum.
Infant
stools
were
obtained
2,
6
12
All
analyzed
using
shotgun
metagenome
sequencing.
also
several
measures
(self-reported
depression,
anxiety,
stress,
hair
cortisol
cortisone),
most
same
time
points
samples.
Our
data
indicated
does
not
undergo
drastic
changes
from
second
third
trimester
but
postpartum
differs
significantly
prenatal
microbiota.
Furthermore,
identified
associations
different
including
positive
negative
alpha
diversity,
beta
diversity
individual
microbial
phyla
species
abundances.
Also,
composite
score,
perceived
score
log-ratio
cortisone
all
associated
volatility.
provides
is
both
Collectively,
this
studies
indicate
uniformly
associate
features.
Instead,
are
point
specific.
Regarding
volatility,
consistently
found
warrants
future
research
investigating
link
more
depth.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1), P. e0315374 - e0315374
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Behavioral
dysfunctions
in
dogs
represent
one
of
the
main
social
concerns,
since
they
can
endanger
animals
and
human-dog
relationship.
Together
with
trigger
stimulus
(human,
animal,
place,
scent,
auditory
stimuli,
objects),
experience
stressful
conditions,
either
multiple
settings
or
unique
situations,
more
often
turning
into
generalized
fear.
Such
a
dysfunctional
behavior
be
associated
genetic
susceptibility,
environmental
factors,
traumatic
experiences,
medical
conditions.
The
available
therapy,
based
on
approaches,
management,
neurochemical
manipulation,
through
nutrition,
supplements,
medicines,
pheromones,
mainstays
treatments
currently
accessible.
Growing
evidence
humans
highlight
importance
gut-brain
axis
modulation
brain
physiology
as
well.
Here,
taking
advantage
next
generation
sequencing
approach,
we
sought
to
investigate
potential
connection
between
gut
microbiota
microbiome
suffering
from
fear
(n
=
8),
when
compared
healthy
subjects
who
all
lived
different
families.
Faecal
evaluation
showed
differential
abundance
taxa
related
Proteobacteria
Firmicutes
Phyla,
case
control
dogs.
Moreover,
serum
metabolomics
documented
significant
alterations
molecules
GABA
glutamate
neurotransmission
patients,
well
bile
acids
metabolism.
Overall,
our
preliminary
integrated
investigations
highlighted
an
intriguing
role
for
microbiome-metabolome
network,
allowing
further
unveil
pathophysiology
relational
issues
companion
paving
way
effective
therapeutical
approaches.
Environmental Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
257, P. 119283 - 119283
Published: June 1, 2024
Animal
and
human
studies
indicate
that
exposure
to
air
pollution
natural
environments
might
modulate
the
gut
microbiota,
but
epidemiological
evidence
is
very
scarce.
Animals,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 1458 - 1458
Published: April 25, 2023
The
literature
has
identified
poor
nutrition
as
the
leading
factor
in
manifestation
of
many
behavioural
issues
animals,
including
aggression,
hyperalertness,
and
stereotypies.
Literature
focused
on
all
species
interest
consistently
reported
that
although
there
were
no
significant
differences
richness
specific
bacterial
taxa
microbiota
individual
subjects
with
abnormal
behaviour
(termed
alpha
diversity),
was
variability
diversity
between
these
compared
to
controls
beta
diversity).
As
seen
humans
mental
disorders,
animals
exhibiting
often
have
an
enrichment
pro-inflammatory
lactic
acid-producing
bacteria
a
reduction
butyrate-producing
bacteria.
It
is
evident
from
association
exists
gut
(and
by
extension,
concurrent
production
microbial
metabolites)
phenotypes
across
various
species,
pigs,
dogs,
horses.
Similar
population
changes
are
also
human
health
patients.
However,
insufficient
data
identify
this
cause
or
effect.
This
review
provides
testable
hypotheses
for
future
research
establish
causal
relationships
offering
promising
potential
development
novel
therapeutic
and/or
preventative
interventions
aimed
at
restoring
healthy
gut-brain-immune
axis
mitigate
and,
turn,
improve
health,
performance,
animals.