Introduction: The umbrella term “human gut microbiota” describes the complex ecosystem
harboring our gut. It includes bacteria, viruses, protozoa, archaea, fungi, and yeasts. This …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex behavioral disorder diagnosed by social
interaction difficulties, restricted verbal communication, and repetitive behaviors. Fecal …

Gut microbiota is a class of microbial flora present in various eukaryotic multicellular
complex animals such as human beings. Their community's growth and survival are greatly …

Human genetic variation associates with the composition of the gut microbiome, yet its
influence on clinical traits remains largely unknown. We analyzed the consequences of …

Bats host a range of disease-causing viruses without displaying clinical symptoms. The
mechanisms behind this are a continuous source of interest. Here, we studied the antiviral …

Cadmium (Cd) exposure has been associated with the development of enterohepatic
circulation disorders and hyperuricemia, but the possible contribution of chronic low-dose …

Differences in gut microbiome composition are linked with health, disease and ultimately
host fitness; however, the molecular mechanisms underlying that relationship are not well …

Bats host a range of viruses that cause severe disease in humans without displaying clinical
symptoms to these infections. The mechanisms of bat adaptation to these viruses are a …

In 2016, I made part of an effort to characterize oral microbial communities in twins with
dental caries. Here, I revisit the results published by me and my colleagues in Cell Host & …

What an animal eats and how it digests its food determines that animal's contribution to its
ecosystem. However, the nutritional physiology (including digestion) of animals is commonly …