Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Increasing
evidence links the vaginal microbiome to the risk of spontaneous preterm labour that leads …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic immune-mediated inflammation of the
gastrointestinal tract with a highly heterogeneous presentation. It has a relapsing and …

The microbiome of the female reproductive tract defies the convention that high biodiversity
is a hallmark of an optimal ecosystem. Although not universally true, a homogeneous …

Pregnancy causes physiological and immunological adaptations that allow the mother and
fetus to communicate with precision in order to promote a healthy pregnancy. At the same …

The intricate interactions between the host cells, bacteria, and immune components that
reside in the female reproductive tract (FRT) are essential in maintaining reproductive tract …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic gastrointestinal condition characterized by
severe gut inflammation, commonly presenting as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis or …

The hygiene hypothesis has been popularized as an explanation for the rapid increase in
allergic disease observed over the past 50 years. Subsequent epidemiological studies have …

Every year, 11% of infants are born preterm with significant health consequences, with the
vaginal microbiome a risk factor for preterm birth. We crowdsource models to predict (1) …

The composition of the vaginal microbiota is heavily influenced by pregnancy and may factor
into pregnancy complications, including spontaneous preterm birth. However, results among …

The microbial communities are an indispensable part of the human defense system and
coexist with humans as symbionts, contributing to the metabolic functions and immune …