Diversity is a concept central to ecology, and its measurement is essential for any study of
ecosystem health. But summarizing this complex and multidimensional concept in a single …

Background To systematically review and synthesize the literature on the multiple sclerosis
(MS) gut microbiota composition as compared to persons without MS. Methods We …

Acute viral infections can have durable functional impacts on the immune system long after
recovery, but how they affect homeostatic immune states and responses to future …

The gut microbiota modulates response to hormonal treatments in prostate cancer (PCa)
patients, but whether it influences PCa progression remains unknown. Here, we show a …

Background The T-cell receptor (TCR), located on the surface of T cells, is responsible for
the recognition of the antigen-major histocompatibility complex, leading to the initiation of an …

Detailed information on spatial patterns of tree species diversity (TSD) is essential for
biodiversity assessment, forest disturbance monitoring, and the management and …

Older adults represent a vulnerable population with elevated risk for numerous morbidities.
To explore the association of the microbiome with aging and age-related susceptibilities …

Soil organic matter (SOM) is comprised of a diverse array of reactive carbon molecules,
including hydrophilic and hydrophobic compounds, that impact rates of SOM formation and …

Background: Microbial communities in human milk and those in feces from breastfed infants
vary within and across populations. However, few researchers have conducted cross …

Early-life microbial exposure is of particular importance to growth, immune system
development and long-lasting health. Hence, early microbiota composition is a promising …