Treesa Clare Thomas

Dr. Treesa Clare Thomas


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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20 April 2025 in Microorganisms
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Treesa Clare Thomas
CECollins Chukwuebuka Ezenwa
Collins Chukwuebuka Ezenwa
ABAli Ali Bacar
Ali Ali Bacar
ARAnass Reggani
Anass Reggani
PMPaula Marian
Paula Marian
Trillions of microorganisms play a pivotal role in maintaining health and preventing disease in humans. Their presence influences daily life, habits, energy levels, and pathologies. The present narrative review synthesized recent studies of microbial diversity across organ systems. The composition of the microbiota regulates the intestinal barrier, modulates the immune response, influences metabolism, and produces essential compounds such as short-chain fatty acids and neurotransmitters. Dysbiosis is associated with numerous pathologies, including metabolic, autoimmune, neurodegenerative, and cardiovascular diseases. The microbiota is key to maintaining physiological balance and reducing disease risk. Therapeutic interventions, such as probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and microbiome transplantation, offer promising perspectives in restoring microbial homeostasis and preventing chronic diseases.

7 February 2025 in Preprints.org
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Harrie Toms JohnHarrie Toms John
Harrie Toms John
TTTreesa Clare Thomas
Treesa Clare Thomas
CECollins Chukwuebuka Ezenwa
Collins Chukwuebuka Ezenwa
ABAli Ali Bacar
Ali Ali Bacar
ARAnass Reggani
Anass Reggani
PMPaula Marian
Paula Marian
The human microbiota, consisting of trillions of microorganisms in various organ systems, plays a pivotal role in maintaining health and preventing disease. Recent research underscores the signif-icance of gut microbiome in processes such as metabolism, immune regulation, and neuroprotection. Methods: This review explores the multi-system impact of microbiota, emphasizing its roles in human health and its involvement in conditions affecting the digestive, immune, integumentary, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, and nervous systems. We synthesized findings from recent studies, including observational research, clinical trials, and meta-analyses, focusing on key areas such as the gut-brain axis, short-chain fatty acid metabolism, immune modulation, and microbial diversity across organ systems. Results: Our findings reveal that microbiota composition influences systemic health by enhancing gut barrier function, regulating immune homeostasis, and synthe-sizing essential nutrients. Dysbiosis is implicated in metabolic disorders, autoimmune diseases, or neurological conditions, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Conclusions: Microbiota is a cornerstone of human health, with essential roles in maintaining physiological balance and mit-igating disease risk. Therapeutic interventions such as probiotics, prebiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation show promise for restoring microbial equilibrium and treating various conditions. However, further research is needed to elucidate specific mechanisms and optimize microbio-ta-based therapies.