As a phenotypically and phylogenetically diverse group, lactic acid bacteria are found in a
variety of natural environments and occupy important roles in medicine, biotechnology, food …

Bifidobacteria, the initial colonisers of breastfed infant guts, are considered as the key
commensals that promote a healthy gastrointestinal tract. However, little is known about the …

Bifidobacteria colonize the gut of various mammals, including humans, where they may
metabolize complex, diet-, and host-derived carbohydrates. The glycan-associated …

Bifidobacteria are important gut commensals of mammals, including humans, of any age.
However, the molecular mechanisms by which these microorganisms establish themselves …

Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the main probiotic genera. Collectively, these two
genera harbor over 200 species among which are many strains have been introduced as …

Background The assembly of animal microbiomes is influenced by multiple environmental
factors and host genetics, although the relative importance of these factors remains unclear …

Phage predation is one of the key forces that shape genetic diversity in bacterial genomes.
Phages are also believed to act as modulators of the microbiota composition and …

Folate is a B-vitamin with an important role in health and disease. The optimal folate status
with regard to human health remains controversial. A low intake of natural folate as well as …

Diverse CRISPR-Cas systems provide adaptive immunity in many bacteria and most
archaea, via a DNA-encoded, RNA-mediated, nucleic-acid targeting mechanism. Over time …

Bifidobacteria are bacterial gut commensals of mammals, birds and social insects that are
perceived to influence the metabolism/physiology of their host. In this context, members of …