The colon harbours a dynamic and complex community of microorganisms, collectively
known as the gut microbiota, which constitutes the densest microbial ecosystem in the …

Filamentous plant pathogens, including fungi and oomycetes, pose significant threats to
cultivated crops, impacting agricultural productivity, quality and sustainability. Traditionally …

Rothia species are understudied members of the phylum Actinobacteria and prevalent
colonizers of the human and animal upper respiratory tract and oral cavity. The oral cavity …

Background Excessive fat and protein in food can cause diarrhea by disturbing the intestinal
microecology. Lactase is a functional enzyme strongly associated with diarrhea, while …

Differences in the cervicovaginal microbiota are associated with spontaneous preterm birth
(sPTB), a significant cause of infant morbidity and mortality. Although establishing a direct …

Purpose Olfactory dysfunction (OD) is a debilitating symptom frequently reported by patients
with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and it is associated with a dysregulated sinonasal …

Introduction Cleft palate (CP) is one of the most common congenital birth defects in the
craniofacial region, retinoic acid (RA) gavage is the most common method for inducing cleft …

Carbohydrates are an integral part of a healthy diet. The molecular compositions of
carbohydrates encompass a very broad range of unique structures with many being ill …

A large number of studies have proved that biological metabolic phenotypes exist
objectively and are gradually recognized by humans. Gut microbes affect the host's …

Objectives This study aims to elucidate the microbial signatures associated with
autoimmune diseases, particularly systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and inflammatory …