Planetary health provides a perspective of ecological interdependence that connects the
health and vitality of individuals, communities, and Earth's natural systems. It includes the …

Ethical practices in human microbiome research have failed to keep pace with scientific
advances in the field. Researchers seeking to 'preserve'microbial species associated with …

UV germicidal irradiation, which deactivate pathogens. Enhanced ventilation in buildings
and public spaces also reduces the concentration of airborne pathogens. Public health …

The importance of sampling from globally representative populations has been well
established in human genomics. In human microbiome research, however, we lack a full …

Human microbiome variation is linked to the incidence, prevalence, and mortality of many
diseases and associates with race and ethnicity in the United States. However, the age at …

In this article, we argue that a careful examination of human microbiome science's
relationship with race and racism is necessary to foster equitable social and ecological …

Indoor environments serve as habitat for humans and are replete with various reservoirs and
niches for microorganisms. Microorganisms enter indoor spaces with their human and non …

The human microbiome seeding starts at birth, when pioneer microbes are acquired mainly
from the mother. Mode of delivery, antibiotic prophylaxis, and feeding method have been …

Social and political policy, human activities, and environmental change affect the ways in
which microbial communities assemble and interact with people. These factors determine …

Introduction: Social interactions shape the infant microbiome by providing opportunities for
caregivers to spread bacteria through physical contact. With most research focused on the …