Population stratification is a useful approach for a better understanding of complex
biological problems in human health and wellbeing. The proposal that such stratification …

The human gut microbiome represents a complex ecosystem contributing essential
functions to its host. Recent large-scale metagenomic studies have provided insights into its …

Background Recent evidence suggests a role for the microbiome in pancreatic ductal
adenocarcinoma (PDAC) aetiology and progression. Objective To explore the faecal and …

In the ongoing debates about eukaryogenesis—the series of evolutionary events leading to
the emergence of the eukaryotic cell from prokaryotic ancestors—members of the Asgard …

The class Deltaproteobacteria comprises an ecologically and metabolically diverse group of
bacteria best known for dissimilatory sulphate reduction and predatory behaviour. Although …

Prion-like domains (PLDs) can drive liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) in cells. Using an
integrative biophysical approach that includes nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy …

Wetland soils are the greatest source of nitrous oxide (N2O), a critical greenhouse gas and
ozone depleter released by microbes. Yet, microbial players and processes underlying the …

Recurrent mass bleaching events are pushing coral reefs worldwide to the brink of
ecological collapse. While the symptoms and consequences of this breakdown of the coral …

Heterotrophic bacteria—bacteria that utilize organic carbon sources—are taxonomically and
functionally diverse across environments. It is challenging to map metabolic interactions and …

Association studies have linked microbiome alterations with many human diseases.
However, they have not always reported consistent results, thereby necessitating cross …