The assembly of microbial communities within the gastrointestinal tract during early life plays
a critical role in immune, endocrine, metabolic, and other host developmental pathways …

The oral cavity contains the second most complex microbial population within the human
body, with more than 700 bacterial organisms. Recent advances in Next Generation …

The vaginal microbiota has importance in preserving vaginal health and defending the host
against disease. The advent of new molecular techniques and computer science has …

Objective: To characterize the gut microbiota in patients with preeclampsia (PE) compared
with healthy controls. Methods: We analyzed and compared the microbiota communities in …

Abstract Pre-eclampsia affects 3%–5% of pregnant women worldwide and is associated with
a range of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, including maternal and/or fetal death. It …

Preterm birth is a global health concern and continues to contribute to substantial neonatal
morbidity and mortality despite advances in obstetric and neonatal care. The underlying …

Background Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate
amounts, should confer a health benefit to the host. Media sources tend to present probiotics …

The data obtained in prior studies suggest that early microbial exposition begins prior to
conception and gestation. Given that the host-microbe interaction is shaped by the immune …

Probiotic use may be an efficacious treatment option to effectively manage symptoms of
prenatal maternal anxiety and depression. Our primary aim was to test feasibility and …

The vaginal microbiota plays a critical role in the health of the female genital tract, and its
composition contributes to gynecological disorders and infertility. Lactobacilli are the …