Lars Vereecke

Citrobacter rodentium infection disrupts colonic mucus barrier function via ablation of intercrypt goblet cells

This study shows that Citrobacter rodentium infection disrupts the colonic mucus barrier by ablating intercrypt goblet cells, leading to impaired barrier integrity and enhanced pathogen colonization.

Indigenous Yanomami gut microbiota protects against diet-induced metabolic dysfunction

This study transplants gut microbiota from Indigenous Yanomami and urban donors into mice to show Yanomami microbiota protects against diet-induced metabolic dysfunction.

Comparisons among Yanomami populations reveal transitional gut microbiome configurations under urban influence

The paper compares gut microbiomes of Yanomami populations with varying urban influence and a Belgian urban cohort, finding urban-associated features and shifts in microbial composition and function.

Mixed acid fermentation products from Lachnospira eligens counteract myotube atrophy

This study shows that mixed acid fermentation products from Lachnospira eligens counteract myotube atrophy and links reduced gut anaerobiosis in AML patients to decreased muscle strength.

VSIG4-Expressing Macrophages Contribute To Anti-Parasitic And Anti-Metastatic Responses In The Peritoneal Cavity

This study identifies VSIG4-expressing peritoneal macrophages as key players in anti-parasitic and anti-metastatic responses in the peritoneal cavity.