The extracellular matrix is a critical component of microbial biofilms, such as dental plaque,
maintaining the spatial arrangement of cells and coordinating cellular functions throughout …

A complex balanced equilibrium of the bacterial ecosystems exists in the oral cavity that can
be altered by tobacco smoking, psychological stressors, bad dietary habit, and chronic …

Whole metagenome analysis has the potential to reveal functional triggers of skin diseases,
but issues of cost, robustness and sampling efficacy have limited its application. Here, we …

Older adults represent a vulnerable population with elevated risk for numerous morbidities.
To explore the association of the microbiome with aging and age-related susceptibilities …

Streptococcal bacteria use peptide signals as a means of intraspecies communication.
These peptides can contain unusual post-translational modifications, providing opportunities …

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is one of the leading presentations of head and neck
cancer (HNC). The first part of this review will describe the highlights of the oral microbiome …

Background Gut microbiome characteristics associated with HIV infection are of intense
research interest but a deep understanding has been challenged by confounding factors …

Background Endodontic infections are a leading cause of oro-facial pain and tooth loss in
western countries, and may lead to severe life-threatening infections. These infections are …

In the poultry industry, many efforts have been undertaken to further improve the growth
performance of broilers and identification and modulation of body weight (BW)-related …

Recently, it has been suggested that the oral administration of Porphyromonas gingivalis, a
keystone pathogen for periodontal disease, induces dysbiosis of the mouse intestinal …