Advances in DNA sequencing technology have vastly improved the ability of researchers to
explore the microbial inhabitants of the human body. Unfortunately, while these studies have …

The development and continuous improvement of high-throughput sequencing platforms
have stimulated interest in the study of complex microbial communities. Currently, the most …

The mucus layer covering the gastrointestinal (GI) tract plays a critical role in maintaining gut
homeostasis. In the colon, the inner mucus layer ensures commensal microbes are kept at a …

Objectives There is evidence that the gut microbiota plays a major role in the pathogenesis
of diseases of the central nervous system through the gut–brain axis. The aim of the present …

Background Gut microbiota may play a role in egg allergy. We sought to examine the
association between early‐life gut microbiota and egg allergy. Methods We studied 141 …

The gut microbiome is a community of host-associated symbiotic microbes that fulfills
multiple key roles in host metabolism, immune function, and tissue development. Given the …

The gut microbiomes of birds and other animals are increasingly being studied in ecological
and evolutionary contexts. Numerous studies on birds and reptiles have made inferences …

The human body hosts a complex and dynamic population of trillions of microorganisms—
the microbiota—which influences the body in homeostasis and disease, including cancer …

Background Identification of factors that influence the neonatal gut microbiome is urgently
needed to guide clinical practices that support growth of healthy preterm infants. Here, we …

ABSTRACT Background: Klebsiella pneumoniae (hereafter, Kp) is a major public health
threat responsible for high levels of multidrug resistant (MDR) human infections. Besides, Kp …