The human microbiome is composed of a collection of dynamic microbial communities that
inhabit various anatomical locations in the body. Accordingly, the coevolution of the …

The human vaginal microbiota is a critical determinant of vaginal health. These communities
live in close association with the vaginal epithelium and rely on host tissues for resources …

Humans and their microbiomes have coevolved as a physiologic community composed of
distinct body site niches with metabolic and antigenic diversity. The placental microbiome …

The incidence of preterm birth exceeds 10% worldwide. There are significant disparities in
the frequency of preterm birth among populations within countries, and women of African …

Upon delivery, the neonate is exposed for the first time to a wide array of microbes from a
variety of sources, including maternal bacteria. Although prior studies have suggested that …

The means by which vaginal microbiomes help prevent urogenital diseases in women and
maintain health are poorly understood. To gain insight into this, the vaginal bacterial …

One of the fundamental issues in the microbiome research is characterization of the healthy
human microbiota. Recent studies have elucidated substantial divergences in the …

In addition to being a passage for sperm, menstruum, and the baby, the human vagina and
its microbiota can influence conception, pregnancy, the mode and timing of delivery, and the …

Bacterial vaginosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and endometritis are infections of the
genital tract that can lead to many adverse health outcomes, including infertility. Bacterial …

Elucidating the factors that im**e on the stability of bacterial communities in the vagina
may help in predicting the risk of diseases that affect women's health. Here, we describe the …