Microbiology

Recent environmental sampling and metagenomic sequencing have uncovered thousands of novel RNA viruses in diverse ecosystems. High-throughput screening techniques now allow researchers to detect viral ...

The neonatal gut is colonized by pioneer bacteria during birth, shaping immune tolerance by guiding regulatory T-cell development. Disruptions in this early microbial establishment can increase the ri ...

The gastrointestinal microbiota operates as a finely regulated biological system that extends its influence well beyond digestion. By producing short-chain fatty acids, it modulates enteric nervous sy ...

The human skin functions not just as a protective barrier but as a complex ecosystem rich in microbial life. Metagenomic sequencing shows that bacterial density can reach up to one million cells per s ...

The domestication of Saccharomyces cerevisiae has left distinct genomic signatures, contrasting sharply with the diversity of wild populations. Comparative genomics reveals repeated selection on genes ...

Every surface we touch, from smartphone screens to kitchen countertops, teems with a hidden microbial universe. These microscopic communities are shaped by human contact and environmental exposure. ...

The air we breathe in cities is not merely a mixture of gases; it is a dynamic suspension of particulate matter and viable biological material. This collective of airborne microorganisms, including ba ...

For centuries, soil was considered merely an inert medium for plant growth. Contemporary research reveals a far more dynamic picture, positioning soil as a complex ecosystem teeming with microbial lif ...

The human body is a complex ecosystem harboring trillions of microorganisms, collectively known as the microbiome. This community, primarily residing in the gastrointestinal tract, engages in a contin ...

The human body is a complex ecosystem, hosting trillions of microorganisms that constitute the human microbiome. This collective genome of bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses is not a passive inhabi ...

The human body is not a singular organism but a complex superorganism composed of trillions of microbial cells. These communities, our microbiome, form a dynamic and personalized ecological network th ...

The human gastrointestinal tract harbors a complex ecosystem of microorganisms, collectively known as the gut microbiota, which functions as a metabolic organ influencing systemic health. Recent metag ...

The contemporary immunological paradigm reconceptualizes the human organism not as a singular entity but as a holobiont—a superorganism comprising human cells and a vast consortium of commensal microo ...