BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a chronic, burdensome condition that is historically
understudied. Consequently, there is a lack of understanding of the etiology of the disease …

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 …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an enigmatic polymicrobial condition characterized by a
depletion of health-associated Lactobacillus and an overgrowth of anaerobes. Importantly …

The female reproductive tract harbours hundreds of bacterial species and produces
numerous metabolites. The uterine cervix is located between the upper and lower parts of …

Elevated bacterial sialidase activity in the female genital tract is strongly associated with
poor health outcomes including preterm birth and bacterial vaginosis (BV). These negative …

The microbiome, the collection of microbial species at a site or compartment, has been an
underappreciated realm of human health up until the last decade. Mounting evidence …

With the rapid development of intensive farming, the aquaculture industry uses a great many
antibiotics for the prevention and treatment of bacterial diseases. Despite their therapeutic …

BACKGROUND The endometrium is a highly dynamic tissue that undergoes dramatic
proliferation and differentiation monthly in order to prepare the uterus for implantation and …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a polymicrobial infection of the female reproductive tract. BV is
characterized by replacement of health-associated Lactobacillus species by diverse …

The vaginal microbiome is an important aspect of women's health that changes dynamically
with various stages of the woman's life. Just like the gut microbiome, the vaginal microbiome …