CrossTalk opposing view: Interstitial cells are not involved and physiologically important in neuromuscular transmission in the gut

Summary: Hepatic macrophages play a crucial role in liver inflammation and their interaction with gut microbiota impacts liver diseases, indicating therapeutic potential in targeting hepatic macrophages.

Summary: The colonization of the infant microbiome is a complex process influenced by ecological forces and environmental conditions. Recent advancements in strain-level analysis have revealed the immense complexity of the system, providing a better understanding of how strains of the same species spread, colonize, evolve, and impact the host.

Summary: This study observed the characteristics of gut microbiota, lipid metabolism, and neurotransmitters in depressed mice and identified the relationship between gut microbiota and depression. The results showed significant differences in gut microbiota and metabolic signatures between depressed mice and control mice, and suggested that lipid metabolism might play a crucial role in the link between gut microbiota and depression.