The gastrointestinal tract contains trillions of microbes (collectively known as the gut
microbiota) that play essential roles in host physiology and health. Studies from our group …

Correlation and association analyses are one of the most widely used statistical methods in
research fields, including microbiome and integrative multiomics studies. Correlation and …

Changes in gut microbiota have been associated with several diseases. Here, the
International Multiple Sclerosis Microbiome Study (iMSMS) studied the gut microbiome of …

The intricate processes of microbiota-gut-brain communication in modulating human
cognition and emotion, especially in the context of mood disorders, have remained elusive …

A 100-day soil incubation experiment was conducted to explore the effects of conventional
(high-density polyethylene, HDPE) and biodegradable (polylactic acid, PLA) microplastics …

Revealing the linkages between community assembly and species coexistence, which is
crucial for the understanding of ecosystem diversity and functioning, is a fundamental but …

Vegetation restoration exerts transformative effects on nutrient cycling, microbial
communities, and ecosystem functions. While extensive research has been conducted on …

Microplastics (MPs) are characterized by small particle sizes (< 5 mm) and are widely
distributed in the soil environment. To date, little research has been conducted on …

Discarded plastics and microplastics (MPs) in the environment are considered emerging
contaminants and indicators of the Anthropocene epoch. This study reports the discovery of …

The gut microbiota has been linked to cardiovascular diseases. However, the composition
and functional capacity of the gut microbiome in relation to cardiovascular diseases have not …