Internally transcribed spacer (ITS) rRNA profiling is a novel tool for detailed analysis of
microbial populations at low taxonomic ranks. Here we exploited this approach to explore …

Bifidobacterium bifidum BGN4 is a probiotic strain that has been used as a major ingredient
to produce nutraceutical products and as a dairy starter since 2000. The various bio …

Extensive microbial colonization of the infant gastrointestinal tract starts after parturition.
There are several parallel mechanisms by which early life microbiome acquisition may …

Interactions with microbes affect many aspects of animal biology, including immune system
development, nutrition and health. In vertebrates, the gut microbiota is dominated by a small …

Human milk is a unique and complex fluid that provides infant nutrition and delivers an array
of bioactive molecules that serve various functions. Glycans, abundant in milk, can be found …

The microbiota of the human gastrointestinal tract (GIT) may regularly be exposed to
antibiotics, which are used to prevent and treat infectious diseases caused by bacteria and …

Genome annotation is one of the key actions that must be undertaken in order to decipher
the genetic blueprint of organisms. Thus, a correct and reliable annotation is essential in …

Xylan as the second most abundant indigestible carbohydrate found in nature attracts great
interests of researchers, nutritionist and consumers due to its various health benefits …

Abstract Background Members of the Bifidobacteriaceae family represent both dominant
microbial groups that colonize the gut of various animals, especially during the suckling …

The Bifidobacterium genus currently encompasses 48 recognized taxa, which have been
isolated from different ecosystems. However, the current phylogeny of bifidobacteria is …