The rumen is a complex ecosystem composed of anaerobic bacteria, protozoa, fungi,
methanogenic archaea and phages. These microbes interact closely to breakdown plant …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance is a critical step within risk assessment
schemes, as it is the basis for informing global strategies, monitoring the effectiveness of …

Background Prokaryotes dominate the biosphere and regulate biogeochemical processes
essential to all life. Yet, our knowledge about their biology is for the most part limited to the …

Because of their agricultural value, there is a great body of research dedicated to
understanding the microorganisms responsible for rumen carbon degradation. However, we …

Background: Microbiome studies need to analyze massive sequencing data, which requires
the use of sophisticated bioinformatics pipelines. Up to date, several tools are available …

Metagenomics research has recently thrived due to DNA sequencing technologies
improvement, driving the emergence of new analysis tools and the growth of taxonomic …

Background The diverse microbiome present in the rumen of ruminant animals facilitates the
digestion of plant-based fiber. In this study, a shotgun metagenomic analysis of the microbes …

Abstract The European honey bee (Apis mellifera) plays a major role in pollination and food
production. Honey bee health is a complex product of the environment, host genetics and …

Background Even though human sweat is odorless, bacterial growth and decomposition of
specific odor precursors in it is believed to give rise to body odor in humans. While …

The cow rumen harbors a great variety of diverse microbes, which form a complex,
organized community. Understanding the behavior of this multifarious network is crucial in …