Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection has been considered as the main causal factor in
gastric carcinogenesis, but other bacterial species may also play an important role in …

Viruses can affect microbial dynamics, metabolism and biogeochemical cycles in aquatic
ecosystems. However, viral diversity and functions in agricultural soils are poorly known …

The increasing global prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in the environment
is attributed to anthropogenic activities, particularly the misuse of antimicrobial drugs in …

Sedimentary ancient DNA (sedaDNA) has been established as a viable biomolecular proxy
for tracking taxon presence through time in a local environment, even in the total absence of …

Genetic fingerprinting demonstrated in previous studies that differently sized soil particle
fractions (PSFs; clay, silt, and sand with particulate organic matter (POM)) harbor microbial …

Lignin is a heterogeneous aromatic biopolymer and a major constituent of lignocellulosic
biomass, such as wood and agricultural residues. Despite the high amount of aromatic …

Background Chloroplast genome resources can provide useful information for the evolution
of plant species. Tea plant (Camellia sinensis) is among the most economically valuable …

Abstract Background and Aims Dysbiosis of the gut microbiota is a well-known correlate of
the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease [IBD]. However, few studies have examined …

The production of fermented meats, such as fermented sausage, relies on the metabolic
activities of lactic acid bacteria and catalase-positive cocci, in particular the group of …

Hyperuricaemia is an important risk factor for many diseases including gout, hypertension,
and type II diabetes. The gut microbiota is associated with hyperuricaemia and has also …