Research on the vaginal microbiome and its relation to women's health has steadily gained
momentum in recent years. Traditionally, vaginal microbiome studies have focused on the …

Acanthopanax senticosus leaves, widely used as a vegetable and tea, are reported to be
beneficial in treating neurological disorders. At present, their anti-fatigue effect remains to be …

Here, we examined the dynamics of the gut and respiratory microbiomes in severe COVID-
19 patients in need of mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit (ICU). We recruited …

Background The accuracy of internal-transcribed-spacer (ITS) and shotgun metagenomics
has not been robustly evaluated, and the effect of diet on the composition and function of the …

Amplicon-based 16S ribosomal RNA sequencing remains a widely used method to profile
microbial communities, especially in low biomass samples, due to its cost-effectiveness and …

Background The Global Burden of Disease 2017 (GBD-2017) study identified high sodium
intake, low whole grain intake, and low fruit consumption as key dietary risk factors for non …

Healthy plant-based diets rich in fermentable residues may induce gas-related symptoms,
possibly mediated by the gut microbiota. We previously showed that consumption of a …

The analysis of the bacterial microbiome has become routine, but the study of the fungal
microbiome, or mycobiome, is still hindered by a lack of robust databases and bioinformatic …

Background: The safety and efficacy of therapies based on mesenchymal stroma/stem cells
(MSCs) have been well-documented in clinical contexts. However, non-clinical studies …

First and foremost, I am incredibly grateful to my supervisor, Dr. Chaysavanh Manichanh, for
her unwavering support, patience, and guidance throughout my research. Her dedication to …