Background Obesity is a major risk factor for cognitive impairment and related neurodegenerative disorders. Whole grains are rich in polyphenols and dietary fiber, and their consumption has been associated with improvements in obesity and cognitive deficits. Gut microbial genes encode enzymes tha...

BACKGROUND: Clonorchiasis, an infectious disease caused by the liver fluke Clonorchis sinensis, may lead to the development of liver and gallbladder diseases, and even cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). However, the pathogenesis, host-pathogen interaction, and diagnostic markers ...