The byproducts of bacterial fermentation known as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are
chemically comprised of a carboxylic acid component and a short hydrocarbon chain …

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), such as acetate, propionate, and butyrate, have emerged as
critical mediators in the communication between the human microbiota and its host. As the …

Half of the people living with HIV are women. Younger women remain disproportionally
affected in endemic areas, but infection rates in older women are rising worldwide. The …

Preventing new HIV infections remains a global challenge. Young women continue to bear a
disproportionate burden of infection. Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), offers a novel …

The optimal microbiota in the vagina for women's health is dominated by single species of
Lactobacillus. However, the mechanism by which these species become dominant remains …

Background Numerous bacteria are involved in the etiology of bacterial vaginosis (BV). Yet,
current tests only focus on a select few. We therefore designed a new test targeting 22 BV …

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The healthy cervicovaginal microbiota is dominated by various Lactobacillus species, which
support a condition of eubiosis. Among their many functions, vaginal lactobacilli contribute to …

Аннотация Женщины представляют собой основную группу населения, являющуюся
причиной новых случаев инфицирования ВИЧ и сохранения пандемии ВИЧ-инфекции …

Host-associated bacterial communities play an important role in host fitness and resistance
to diseases. Yet, few studies have investigated tripartite interaction between a host, parasite …