Genetic variation in IL-4 activated tissue resident macrophages determines strain-specific synergistic responses to LPS epigenetically by Mingming Zhao, Dragana Jankovic, Verena M. Link, Camila Oliveira Silva Souza, Katherine M. Hornick, Oyebola Oyesola, Yasmine Belkaid, Justin Lack, Png Loke

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Enhanced bioaccumulation and toxicity of Fenpropathrin by polystyrene nano(micro)plastics in the model insect, silkworm (Bombyx mori) by Abrar Muhammad, Zhaoyi Qian, Yu Li, Xiaoyu Lei, Junaid Iqbal, Xiaoqiang Shen, Jintao He, Nan Zhang, Chao Sun, Yongqi Shao

“…Additionally, the pollutants caused physical and oxidative damage to the midgut and altered gene expression related to juvenile hormone (JH) and silk protein synthesis. The gut microbiome analysis revealed significant changes and reduced abundance of potentially beneficial bacteria. …”
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A metabologenomics approach reveals the unexplored biosynthetic potential of bacteria isolated from an Amazon Conservation Unit by Ana Carolina Favacho Miranda de Oliveira, Bruna Domingues Vieira, Rafael de Felício, Lucas da Silva e Silva, Adonney Allan de Oliveira Veras, Diego Assis das Graças, Artur Silva, Rafael Azevedo Baraúna, Daniela Barretto Barbosa Trivella, Maria Paula Cruz Schneider

“…However, until now, few studies have been conducted to prospect natural products from the Amazon microbiome. In this work, we isolated three free-living bacterial species from the microbiome of pristine soils and used two high-throughput technologies to reveal the vast unexplored repertoire of secondary metabolites produced by these microorganisms.…”
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Gut microbiota remodeling drived by dietary millet protein prevents the metabolic syndrome by Shuhua Shan, Ruopeng Yin, Jiangying Shi, Lizhen Zhang, Jiaqi Zhou, Qinqin Qiao, Xiushan Dong, Wenjing Zhao, Zhuoyu Li

“…The protective mechanism of EMBP against HFD-induced MetS may depend on improved gut barrier function. Using microbiome analysis, we found that EMBP supplementation improved gut microbiome dysbiosis in MetS mice, specifically upregulating Bacteroides acidifaciens. …”
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Gut mycobiome alterations and network interactions with the bacteriome in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease by Guangming Su, Ping Huang, Dan Liu, Guorui Xing, Ruochun Guo, Shenghui Li, Shao Fan, Lin Cheng, Qiulong Yan, Wei Yang

“…While the role of the gut microbiome in ACVD development is recognized, the contribution of the gut mycobiome remains largely unexplored. …”
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The assessment of the facial skin microbiota in patients with seborrheic dermatitis and metabolic syndrome by Kristina Yu. Molodykh, Elena R. Araviiskaia, Evgeny V. Sokolovskiy, Lyudmila A. Kraeva

“…Classical bacteriological methods and mass spectrometric method (MALDI-TOF MS) were used to study the skin microbiome. Results. Our study revealed an association between the presence of certain microorganisms in the skin microbiome and seborrheic dermatitis, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus. …”
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Dysbiosis of the human skin mycobiome in patients receiving systemic IL-23 inhibitors by Yuta Koike, Sayaka Kuwatsuka, Daisuke Motooka, Hiroyuki Murota

“…Background: Systemic inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines affects the skin microbiome; however, the impact of systemic anti-inflammatory therapy on the skin fungal microbiome is poorly understood. …”
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<i>Bacillus velezensis</i> TCS001 Enhances the Resistance of Hickory to <i>Phytophthora cinnamomi</i> and Reshapes the Rhizosphere Microbial Community by Chenshun Xie, Yuntian Wu, Zhonghao Wu, Hao Cao, Xiaohui Huang, Feng Cui, Shuai Meng, Jie Chen

“…These findings underscore the influence of TCS001 on the hickory rhizosphere microbiome in the presence of pathogens, providing valuable data for future research and the development of effective biocontrol strategies for hickory root rot.…”
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Comparing rumen fluid collection methods on fermentation profile and microbial population in lactating dairy cows by N. Pathak, H. Guan, P. Fan, H. Sultana, K. Arriola, A. Oyebade, C. Nino de Guzman, M. Malekkhahi, K.C. Jeong, D. Vyas

“…The majority of sequences obtained with microbiome analysis belonged to Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Cyanobacteria, regardless of the rumen fluid collection method. …”
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Left ventricular hypertrophy in young hypertensives: the possible crosstalk of mTOR and angiotensin-II -a case-control study by Busayo Onafowoke Oguntola, Stephen Olawale Oguntola, Opeyemi Ezekiel Ojo, Pauleen Ayomide Ukpabio, Adams Olalekan Omoaghe, Kehinde Samuel Olaniyi

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Studying microbiology with Glenn F. Webb by Martin J. Blaser

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Diet as therapeutic intervention in Crohn’s disease by Martyna Więcek, Paulina Panufnik, Karolina Pomorska, Konrad Lewandowski, Grażyna Rydzewska

“…It has an impact on microbiome, host barrier, and immune response. Clinical studies indicate that various dietary interventions such as exclusive enteral nutrition and exclusion diets might be useful for induction of remission in mild to moderate Crohn’s disease, but also for patients failing biological therapy. …”
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Gut Microbiota as Mediator and Moderator Between Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Prospective Study by Bingren Hu, Yi Yang, Jiangqiao Yao, Ganglian Lin, Qikuan He, Zhiyuan Bo, Zhewei Zhang, Anlvna Li, Yi Wang, Gang Chen, Yunfeng Shan

“…ABSTRACT Background The impact of gut microbiome on hepatitis B virus (HBV)‐related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is unclear. …”
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Human Papillomavirus, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and Oral Microbiota Interplay in Nigerian Youth (HOMINY): A Prospective Cohort Study Protocol by Jia Liu, Esosa Osagie, Paul Akhigbe, Nosakhare Idemudia, Ozoemene Obuekwe, Ruxton Adebiyi, Nicolas Schlecht, Yana Bromberg, Fidelis E Eki-Udoko, Nosayaba Osazuwa-Peters, Modupe Oluseun Coker

“…Statistical analyses to look for associations between cohort baseline characteristics and findings will be conducted using univariable and multivariable models for repeated data and high-dimensional microbiome data. All statistical tests will be two-sided; a p value &lt;0.05 will indicate significance. …”
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The impact of dietary patterns on gut microbiota for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review by Junwen Yu, Yue Wu, Zheng Zhu, Hongzhou Lu

“…Changes in the relative abundance of the gut microbiome were summarized at various taxonomic levels, including phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. …”
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Chronic restraint stress affects the diurnal rhythms of gut microbial composition and metabolism in a mouse model of depression by Yue Wang, Peijin Cui, Maolin Cao, Ling Ai, Li Zeng, Xue Li, Dan Chen, Fang Gong, Liang Fang, Chanjuan Zhou

“…Conclusion Our data highlight the importance of observing the diurnal oscillation of the microbiome in host with depressive-like states. Rhythmicity in the microbiome may affect the host by regulating distinct metabolic pathways during the light and dark phases. …”
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Soy polysaccharide maintains colonic homeostasis to protect from dextran sulphate sodium-induced colitis by modulating gut microbiota and intestinal epithelial regeneration by Nana Zhang, Jianlin Liu, Weiyue Zhang, Xinxin Guo, Shuying Li, Hongtai Zhang, Minjie Wang, Bei Fan, Fengzhong Wang

“…Soy polysaccharide (SP) has been reported to possess the properties of modulating gut microbiome diversity. Here, we aimed to explore the protective effects of SP against dextran sulphate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis. …”
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Impact of Improved Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures on Microbial Populations at Three Tree Fruit Packing Facilities by M. Laura Rolon, Marysabel Mendez Acevedo, Priscilla Sinclair, Dumitru Macarisin, Luke F. LaBorde, Jasna Kovac

“…Using Nanopore sequencing, we detected functional elements related to biofilm formation and stress resistance in the microbiomes of the studied environments. Overall, our study shows that the implementation of SSOPs improved the sanitation outcomes in tree fruit packing facilities. …”
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A review of quorum-sensing and its role in mediating interkingdom interactions in the ocean by Megan Coolahan, Kristen E. Whalen

“…In this review, we examine how these molecules mediate communication between bacteria and marine eukaryotes; influencing processes such as development, disease pathogenesis, and microbiome regulation within marine ecosystems. We describe the varied mechanisms eukaryotes have evolved to interfere with bacterial quorum sensing signaling, the crucial role these signals play in host-virus interactions, and how their exchange may be governed by outer membrane vesicles, prevalent in marine systems. …”
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Linking gut microbiota to aging process: a new target for anti-aging by Maoyang Lu, Zhao Wang

“…In this review, recent research findings are summarized on the role of gut microbiota in aging processes with emphasis on therapeutic potential of microbiome-targeted interventions in anti-aging medicine. …”
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