Human microbiota research in Africa: a systematic review reveals gaps and priorities for future research
Background The role of the human microbiome in health and disease is an emerging and
important area of research; however, there is a concern that African populations are under …
important area of research; however, there is a concern that African populations are under …
A scoping review evaluating the current state of gut Microbiota Research in Africa
SM Pheeha, JL Tamuzi, B Chale-Matsau, S Manda… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
The gut microbiota has emerged as a key human health and disease determinant. However,
there is a significant knowledge gap regarding the composition, diversity, and function of the …
there is a significant knowledge gap regarding the composition, diversity, and function of the …
Public human microbiome data are dominated by highly developed countries
The importance of sampling from globally representative populations has been well
established in human genomics. In human microbiome research, however, we lack a full …
established in human genomics. In human microbiome research, however, we lack a full …
Surveying gut microbiome research in Africans: toward improved diversity and representation
R Brewster, FB Tamburini, E Asiimwe, O Oduaran… - Trends in …, 2019 - cell.com
Descriptive and translational investigations into the human gut microbiome (GM) are rapidly
expanding; however, studies are largely restricted to industrialized populations in the USA …
expanding; however, studies are largely restricted to industrialized populations in the USA …
Exploration of gut microbiome research in Africa: a scoping review
The crucial role of the gut microbiome in various diseases has led to increased interest in
interventions and therapeutics targeting the human microbiome. Accordingly, the current …
interventions and therapeutics targeting the human microbiome. Accordingly, the current …
Intricacies of assessing the human microbiome in epidemiologic studies
CK Robinson, RM Brotman, J Ravel - Annals of epidemiology, 2016 - Elsevier
Purpose In the past decade, remarkable relationships have been documented between
dysbiosis of the human microbiota and adverse health outcomes. This review seeks to …
dysbiosis of the human microbiota and adverse health outcomes. This review seeks to …
Human microbiome research: Growing pains and future promises
J Puschhof, E Elinav - PLoS biology, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Human microbiome research is evolving from describing associations to understanding the
impact of bioactive strains on humans. Despite challenges, progress is being made to apply …
impact of bioactive strains on humans. Despite challenges, progress is being made to apply …
Human microbiome science: vision for the future, Bethesda, MD, July 24 to 26, 2013
A conference entitled 'Human microbiome science: Vision for the future'was organized in
Bethesda, MD from July 24 to 26, 2013. The event brought together experts in the field of …
Bethesda, MD from July 24 to 26, 2013. The event brought together experts in the field of …
The human microbiome, global health and the sustainable development goals: opportunities and challenges
PW O'Toole, M Paoli - Nature Reviews Microbiology, 2023 - nature.com
The human microbiome has a crucial role in global health, with implications for achieving
the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Understanding and harnessing the potential of …
the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Understanding and harnessing the potential of …
Ethical gut microbiota research in Africa
PT Littlejohn, JS Glover - Nature Microbiology, 2023 - nature.com
Observational studies investigating the relationship between the gut microbiota and disease
have mainly focused on European cohorts or those who eat Westernized diets and live in …
have mainly focused on European cohorts or those who eat Westernized diets and live in …