Mucosal pathogens, as exemplified by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
(SARS-CoV-2), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Mycobacterium tuberculosis, lead …

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is still one of the major global health issues, and
despite significant efforts that have been put into studying the pathogenesis of HIV infection …

Background Although the microbiota has been extensively associated with HIV
pathogenesis, the majority of studies, particularly those using omics techniques, are largely …

The intestinal microbiota is an “invisible organ” in the human body, with diverse components
and complex interactions. Homeostasis of the intestinal microbiota plays a pivotal role in …

Abstract Purpose of Review Observations of differing bacterial, intestinal microbiomes in
people living with HIV have propelled interest in contributions of the microbiome to HIV …

Malaria-causing Plasmodium parasites have a complex life cycle and present numerous
antigen targets that may contribute to protective immune responses. The currently …

Antigen‐specific B and T cell responses play a critical role in vaccine‐mediated protection
against infectious diseases, but these responses are highly variable between individuals …

Previous studies considering the role of the microbiome in people living with HIV largely
described viral acquisition as an intrusion on the host: microbiome interface. Re-framing this …

Men who have sex with men (MSM), regardless of HIV infection status, have an intestinal
microbiome that is compositionally distinct from men who have sex with women (MSW) and …

The induction of robust circulating antibody titers is a key goal of HIV-1 vaccination. Probiotic
supplementation is an established strategy to enhance microbiota and boost antibody …