Abstract Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastic (NPs) pollution is a global concern due to the
massive use of plastic products. Although there have been many studies on the treatments …

The healthy lung was long thought of as sterile, but recent advances using molecular
sequencing approaches have detected bacteria at low levels. Healthy lung bacteria largely …

Chronic exposure to environmental pollutants is a major contributor to the development and
progression of obstructive airway diseases, including asthma and COPD. Understanding the …

Information for Category 1 CME Credit Credit can now be obtained, free for a limited time, by
reading the review articles in this issue. Please note the following instructions. Method of …

Many infectious diseases have emerged or reemerged in Africa in the 21st century. Some of
them are associated with newly discovered microorganisms such as Rickettsia felis and …

During the course of evolution, bacteria have developed an intimate relationship with
humans colonizing specific body sites at the interface with the body exterior and …

A rich body of literature indicates that environmental factors interact with the human
microbiome and influence its composition and functions contributing to the pathogenesis of …

Exposure to ambient fine particular matter (PM2. 5) are linked to an increased risk of
metabolic disorders, leading to enhanced rate of many diseases, such as inflammatory …

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 …

Prevalence of asthma in older adults is growing along with increasing global life expectancy.
Due to poor clinical consequences such as high mortality, advancement in understanding …