The microbiome of the female reproductive tract defies the convention that high biodiversity
is a hallmark of an optimal ecosystem. Although not universally true, a homogeneous …

Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Increasing
evidence links the vaginal microbiome to the risk of spontaneous preterm labour that leads …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic immune-mediated inflammation of the
gastrointestinal tract with a highly heterogeneous presentation. It has a relapsing and …

Pregnancy causes physiological and immunological adaptations that allow the mother and
fetus to communicate with precision in order to promote a healthy pregnancy. At the same …

The intricate interactions between the host cells, bacteria, and immune components that
reside in the female reproductive tract (FRT) are essential in maintaining reproductive tract …

The microbial communities are an indispensable part of the human defense system and
coexist with humans as symbionts, contributing to the metabolic functions and immune …

Every year, 11% of infants are born preterm with significant health consequences, with the
vaginal microbiome a risk factor for preterm birth. We crowdsource models to predict (1) …

The COVID-19 pandemic is a worldwide, critical public health challenge and is considered
one of the most communicable diseases that the world had faced so far. Response and …

The hygiene hypothesis has been popularized as an explanation for the rapid increase in
allergic disease observed over the past 50 years. Subsequent epidemiological studies have …

An association between the vaginal microbiome and preterm birth has been reported.
However, in practice, it is difficult to predict premature birth using the microbiome because …