Associations between age and the human microbiota are robust and reproducible. The
microbial composition at several body sites can predict human chronological age relatively …

Microbiotas are a malleable part of ecosystems, including the human ecosystem.
Microorganisms affect not only the chemistry of their specific niche, such as the human gut …

Microbiome studies have become routine in biomedical, agricultural and environmental
sciences with diverse aims, including diversity profiling, functional characterization, and …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by
heterogeneous cognitive, behavioral and communication impairments. Disruption of the gut …

Despite advances in sequencing, lack of standardization makes comparisons across studies
challenging and hampers insights into the structure and function of microbial communities …

The many microbial communities around us form interactive and dynamic ecosystems called
microbiomes. Though concealed from the naked eye, microbiomes govern and influence …

Plant secondary metabolites (PSMs) play many roles including defense against pathogens,
pests, and herbivores; response to environmental stresses, and mediating organismal …

Objective To profile gut microbiome-associated metabolites in serum and investigate
whether these metabolites could distinguish individuals with colorectal cancer (CRC) or …

It is well-known that human gut microbiota form an ecosystem where microbes interact with
each other. Due to complex underlying interactions, some microbes may correlate …

Periodontal disease is more common in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have
detectable anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPAs), implicating oral mucosal …