THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT SHAPES THE GUT MICROBIOTA: MECHANISMS AND ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITIES

SOCIETY: AGA This session will focus on the impact of the environment, social connections, diet and small molecules on the gut microbial communities…

This session showcases the pioneering work done by the MMT section mentor awardee Dr. Justin Sonnenburg and his mentees who are leading independent programs focused on the intersection of diet-microbe-host physiology…

BACKGROUND: Recent studies suggest links between _Clostridioides difficile_ infection (CDI) and liver disorders, with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) increasing CDI risk and CDI exacerbating the progression and prognosis of liver cirrhosis. Moreover, gut dysbiosis, often leading to _C…