Worldwide 300 million children and adults are affected by asthma. The development of
asthma is influenced by environmental and other exogenous factors synergizing with …

Ambient particulate matter (PM) pollution in China continues to be a major public health
challenge. With the release of the new WHO air quality guidelines in 2021, there is an urgent …

A rich body of literature indicates that environmental factors interact with the human
microbiome and influence its composition and functions contributing to the pathogenesis of …

This study is the first to explore the potential associations among allergic conjunctivitis (AC),
air pollution, and meteorological conditions in Northeast China. Data of meteorology …

Due to intense industrialization and urbanization, air pollution has become a serious global
concern as a hazard to human health. Epidemiological studies found that exposure to …

A balanced microbiota composition is requisite for normal physiological functions of the
human body. However, several environmental factors such as air pollutants may perturb the …

The purpose of this study is to explore the associations among dry eye disease (DED), air
pollution, and meteorological conditions in the cold region of a northeastern Chinese …

Particulate matter (PM) is an important component of air pollutants and is associated with
various health risks. However, the impact of PM on toddlers' gut microbiota is rarely …

Over the past decade, revolution in microbial research has provided valuable insights into
the function of microbes that inhabit human body. This complex community of microbes …

Recently, the impact of microorganisms on tumor growth and metastasis has attracted great
attention. The pathogenesis and progression of lung cancer are related to an increase in …