Microbial ecology as a scientific field is fundamentally driven by technological advance. The
past decade's revolution in DNA sequencing cost and throughput has made it possible for …

Up to date research in biology, biotechnology, and medicine requires fast genome and
transcriptome analysis technologies for the investigation of cellular state, physiology, and …

Short-amplicon 16S rRNA gene sequencing is currently the method of choice for studies
investigating microbiomes. However, comparative studies on differences in procedures are …

Prebiotics are compounds that selectively stimulate the growth and activity of beneficial
microorganisms. The use of prebiotics is a well-established strategy for managing human …

Plant litter decomposition in the soil is governed by microorganisms such as bacteria and
fungi that colonize lignocellulose residues during the decomposition process, and thus, the …

Objective A history of periodontal disease and the presence of circulating antibodies to
selected oral pathogens have been associated with increased risk of pancreatic cancer; …

Oral microbiome dysbiosis is associated with oral disease and potentially with systemic
diseases; however, the determinants of these microbial imbalances are largely unknown. In …

Polyethylene film is the most widely used plastic film in agricultural production activities, and
its depolymerization products are mainly polyethylene-particles (PE-particles) of different …

Abstract 16S ribosomal RNA gene (rDNA) amplicon analysis remains the standard
approach for the cultivation-independent investigation of microbial diversity. The accuracy of …

Cervical cancer (CC) is caused by high-risk human papillomavirus persistence due to the
immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment mediated by cytokines. Vaginal microbiota …