The human body is inhabited by a diverse microbial community that is collectively coined as
commensal microbiota. Recent research has greatly advanced our understanding of how …

Although the prominent role of the microbiome in human health has been established, the
early-life microbiome is now being recognized as a major influence on long-term human …

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (Sars-CoV-2) global pandemic is a
devastating event that is causing thousands of victims every day around the world. One of …

The past decade has witnessed groundbreaking advances in the field of microbiome
research. An area where immense implications of the microbiome have been demonstrated …

Infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus causes cardiopulmonary and vascular complications,
ranging in severity. Understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of the novel SARS-CoV2 …

Vaccines are the most effective means available for preventing infectious diseases.
However, vaccine-induced immune responses are highly variable between individuals and …

With the growing importance of microbiome research, there is increasing evidence that host
variation in microbial communities is associated with overall host health. Advancement in …

In this review, we assess our current understanding of the role of bacteriophages infecting
the human gut bacterial community in health and disease. In general, bacteriophages …

The virome is comprised of endogenous retroviruses, eukaryotic viruses, and
bacteriophages and is increasingly being recognized as an essential part of the human …

BACKGROUND Viruses that infect the mammalian gastrointestinal tract have intimate
relationships with the host, as well as members of the complex community of microbes that …