Whether the human fetus and the prenatal intrauterine environment (amniotic fluid and
placenta) are stably colonized by microbial communities in a healthy pregnancy remains a …

Epidemiological studies have shown a dramatic increase in the incidence and the
prevalence of allergic diseases over the last several decades. Environmental triggers …

Microbiome research has increased dramatically in recent years, driven by advances in
technology and significant reductions in the cost of analysis. Such research has unlocked a …

The microbiome has been proven to be associated with many diseases and has been used
as a biomarker and target in disease prevention and intervention. Currently, the vital role of …

Pregnancy induces a number of immunological, hormonal, and metabolic changes that are
necessary for the mother to adapt her body to this new physiological situation. The …

The high prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders among autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) patients has prompted scientists to look into the gut microbiota as a putative trigger in …

Environmental exposures during pregnancy that alter both the maternal gut microbiome and
the infant's risk of allergic disease and asthma include a traditional farm environment and …

The use of probiotics in reproductive-related dysbiosis is an area of continuous progress
due to the growing interest from clinicians and patients suffering from recurrent reproductive …

Introduction Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder typical of
early age, characterized by impaired communication, social interaction, and repetitive …

During the last decade, the availability of next-generation sequencing-based approaches
has revealed the presence of microbial communities in almost all the human body, including …