The human body hosts vast microbial communities, termed the microbiome. Less well
known is the fact that the human body also hosts vast numbers of different viruses …

The human gastrointestinal tract harbours an abundance of viruses, collectively known as
the gut virome. The gut virome is highly heterogeneous across populations and is linked to …

Use of microbiome-based biomarkers in diagnosis, prognosis, risk profiling, and precision
therapy requires definition of a healthy microbiome in different populations. To determine …

Bacteriophages (phages) are often described as obligate predators of their bacterial hosts,
and phage predation is one of the leading forces controlling the density and distribution of …

Bacteriophage (also known as phage) communities that inhabit the gut have a major effect
on the structure and functioning of bacterial populations, but their roles and association with …

Background & Aims Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are associated with
changes in the gut bacterial composition, but little is known about the role of the viral …

Host-associated microbiomes play an increasingly appreciated role in animal metabolism,
immunity and health. The microbes in turn depend on their host for resources and can be …

The earthworm gut virome influences the structure and function of the gut microbiome, which
in turn influences worm health and ecological functions. However, despite its ecological and …

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious consequence of preterm birth and is often
associated with gut bacterial microbiome alterations. However, little is known about the …

The investigation of the microbial populations of the human body, known as the microbiome,
has led to a revolutionary field of science, and understanding of its impacts on human …