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

Abstract Purpose of Review Fomites are inanimate objects that become colonized with
microbes and serve as potential intermediaries for transmission to/from humans. This review …

Background: Bacteria are readily nourished in airtight environments with high humidity, such
as storage cabinets, clothing closets, and corners, where ventilation is normally low and …

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 …

Association between type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and compositional changes in the gut micro
biota is established, however little is known about the dysbiosis in early stages of …

Fresh fruits and vegetables can harbor large and diverse populations of bacteria. However,
most of the work on produce-associated bacteria has focused on a relatively small number …

Background As modern humans, we spend the majority of our time in indoor environments.
Consequently, environmental exposure to microorganisms has important implications for …

Humans may be exposed to microplastics (MPs) through food, drink, and air. Although
several studies have examined indoor environmental MPs, none have yet compared …

Dispersal of microbes between humans and the built environment can occur through direct
contact with surfaces or through airborne release; the latter mechanism remains poorly …

Indoor environments serve as habitat for humans and are replete with various reservoirs and
niches for microorganisms. Microorganisms enter indoor spaces with their human and non …