Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology has advanced our understanding of the
human microbiome by allowing for the discovery and characterization of unculturable …

Biogeography is the study of species distribution and diversity within an ecosystem and is at
the core of how we understand ecosystem dynamics and interactions at the macroscale. In …

The human microbiome is an integral component of the human body and a co-determinant
of several health conditions,. However, the extent to which interpersonal relations shape the …

Coexisting microbial cells of the same species often exhibit genetic variation that can affect
phenotypes ranging from nutrient preference to pathogenicity. Here we present inStrain, a …

Clinical metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS), the comprehensive analysis of
microbial and host genetic material (DNA and RNA) in samples from patients, is rapidly …

The metabolic syndrome is prevalent in developed nations and accounts for the largest
burden of non-communicable diseases worldwide. The metabolic syndrome has direct …

Background The study of microbiomes using whole-metagenome shotgun sequencing
enables the analysis of uncultivated microbial populations that may have important roles in …

Nowadays, the oral use of probiotics is widespread. However, the safety profile with the use
of live probiotics is still a matter of debate. Main risks include: Cases of systemic infections …

The gut microbiota has an important role in the maintenance of human health and in disease
pathogenesis. This importance was realized through the advent of omics technologies and …

Stress, a ubiquitous part of daily human life, has varied biological effects which are
increasingly recognized as including modulation of commensal microorganisms residing in …