Antibiotic-mediated perturbation of the gut microbiome is associated with numerous
infectious and autoimmune diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Yet, as the gut microbiome …

Bacteria acquire novel DNA through horizontal gene transfer (HGT), a process that enables
an organism to rapidly adapt to changing environmental conditions, provides a competitive …

The human gut microbiome is a dynamic collection of bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses
that performs essential functions for immune development, pathogen colonization …

Organ transplantation is a life-saving treatment for patients with end-stage disease, but
survival rates after transplantation vary considerably. There is now increasing evidence that …

Highlights•The human gut microbiota serves as a reservoir of antibiotic resistance
genes.•DNA sequencing and culture techniques are used to characterise the gut …

The gut microbiome harbors a 'silent reservoir'of antibiotic resistance (AR) genes that is
thought to contribute to the emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens through horizontal …

The need for new antimicrobial therapies is evident, especially to reduce antimicrobial
resistance and minimize deleterious effects on gut microbiota. However, although diverse …

The gut microbiota has the potential to influence the efficacy of cancer therapy. Here, we
investigated the contribution of the intestinal microbiome on treatment outcomes in a …

High-fructose intake is one of the high-risk factors for hypertension. Several probiotics have
been reported to reduce high blood pressure (BP) via modulating gut microbiota, but the …

Antibiotics, the primary drugs used to cure bacterial diseases, are increasingly becoming
ineffective due to the emergence of multiple drug resistance (MDR) leading to recurrence of …