Tobacco smoking is still the leading cause of preventable diseases and death in the USA
and throughout the globe. Under Section 904 (a)(3) of the US Federal Food, Drug, and …

Alterations in the human microbiome have been observed in a variety of conditions such as
asthma, gingivitis, dermatitis and cancer, and much remains to be learned about the links …

Cigar is made of a typical fermented tobacco where the microbiota inhabits within an
alkaline environment. Our current understanding on cigar fermentation is far from thorough …

Reduced availability of agricultural water has spurred increased interest in using recycled
irrigation water for US food crop production. However, there are significant knowledge gaps …

Variations in industrial fermentation techniques have a significant impact on the fermentation
of cigar tobacco leaves (CTLs), consequently influencing the aromatic attributes of the …

Change within the intratumoral microbiome is a common feature in lung and other cancers
and may influence inflammation and immunity in the tumor microenvironment, affecting …

Young adults are increasingly using non-cigarette products, such as hookahs, since they are
perceived as healthier alternatives to cigarette smoking. However, hookah users are …

Multiple studies have demonstrated that cigarettes harbor bacterial pathogens. Yet, to our
knowledge, there are no published data to date on whether or not these microorganisms can …

Addictive, toxic, and carcinogenic constituents present in smokeless tobacco (SLT) products
are responsible for the harmful effects associated with SLT use. There are limited data on …

While an increasing number of studies have evaluated tobacco microbiomes, comparative
microbiome analyses across diverse tobacco products are non-existent. Moreover, to our …