With the rapid spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
that results in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), corporate entities, federal, state …

For thousands of years, humans have enjoyed the novel flavors, increased shelf-life, and
nutritional benefits that microbes provide in fermented foods and beverages. Recent …

Microbiomes have highly important roles for ecosystem functioning and carry out key
functions that support planetary health, including nutrient cycling, climate regulation, and …

Sequence-based approaches to study microbiomes, such as 16S rRNA gene sequencing
and metagenomics, are uncovering associations between microbial taxa and a myriad of …

Current practice in the normalization of microbiome count data is inefficient in the statistical
sense. For apparently historical reasons, the common approach is either to use simple …

High-throughput DNA sequencing has proven invaluable for investigating diverse
environmental and host-associated microbial communities. In this Review, we discuss …

The built environment comprises all structures built by humans, including our homes,
workplaces, schools and vehicles. As in any ecosystem on Earth, microorganisms have …

The ecological dynamics of cities are influenced not only by geophysical and biological
factors, but also by aspects of human society. In cities around the world, a pattern of higher …

There is increasing evidence that interactions between microbes and their hosts not only
play a role in determining health and disease but also in emotions, thought, and behavior …

Epidemiological studies suggest that living close to the natural environment is associated
with long-term health benefits including reduced death rates, reduced cardiovascular …