The gut and lungs are anatomically distinct, but potential anatomic communications and
complex pathways involving their respective microbiota have reinforced the existence of a …

Although the notion that “the normal lung is free from bacteria” remains common in
textbooks, it is virtually always stated without citation or argument. The lungs are constantly …

Metabolites from intestinal microbiota are key determinants of host-microbe mutualism and,
consequently, the health or disease of the intestinal tract. However, whether such host …

Host–microorganism interactions shape local cell functionality, immune responses, and can
influence disease development. Evidence indicates that the impact of host–microbe …

Background Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide (Ferlay et
al., Int J Cancer 136: E359–386, 2015). In addition, lung cancer is associated with the …

The pool of microbes inhabiting our body is known as “microbiota” and their collective
genomes as “microbiome”. The colon is the most densely populated organ in the human …

Rationale: Many bacterial pathogens causing respiratory infections in children are common
residents of the respiratory tract. Insight into bacterial colonization patterns and microbiota …

Chronic respiratory diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) and cystic fibrosis (CF), are among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity …

Mammals co-exist with resident microbial ecosystem that is composed of an incredible
number and diversity of bacteria, viruses and fungi. Owing to direct contact between resident …

The microbiota includes different microorganisms consisting of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and
protozoa distributed over many human body surfaces including the skin, vagina, gut, and …