OBJECTIVE: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare acquired immune-mediated neuropathy. Although microbial infection is potentially a contributing factor, a causative link between CIDP and microbial infection remains unclear. There is also no de...
The perturbations of the gut microbiota and metabolites are closely associated with the progression of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, inconsistent findings across studies impede a comprehensive understanding of their roles in IBD and their potential as reliable diagnostic biomarkers. ...
Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by a complex pathogenesis involving the interplay of multiple molecular and cellular pathways. In recent years, metabolic dysregulation and neuroinflammation have been recognized as key contributors to PD...
A hallmark of animals is the coordination of whole-body movement. Neurons and muscles are central to this; yet, coordinated movements also exist in sponges that lack these cell types. Sponges are sessile animals with a complex canal system for filter-feeding. They undergo whole-body movements res...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition frequently accompanied by psychological comorbidities, such as anxiety and depression. Although current treatments may alleviate some of these symptoms, the intricate pathogenesis of these comorbidities highlights an urgent need for the deve...