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The advent of next-generation sequencing (NGS) has revolutionized the field of microbiome research, particularly through the analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequencing. This technique allows for a comprehensive understanding of microbial communities, providing insights into their composition and functional potential. This article outlines best practices for the bioinformatics analysis of 16S rRNA ...
The term microbiome comes from the Greek word micro which means small and bios meaning life. It is defined as "a characteristic microbial community occupying a reasonable well-defined habitat which has distinct physiochemical properties". Many researchers in the past defined microbiome based on different contexts such as ecological and genetic aspects. However, scientists noted some gaps in these ...
· Assessment of microbiome–immune interactions The effects of microbiota on the mucosal immune system are thought to be key to affect host physiology. ...
Herb- and plant-based medicines have been used for as long as 60,000 years, with the first written record dating to 7,000 years ago. While these medicines have survived scientific evaluation with varying success, one in four medications currently used has a plant-based origin. One of the most successful medications treats a vector-borne disease. With all this history, why aren’t we ...
Gut microbes are considered "virtual organs" that influence host health and are involved in disease research. The human gut microbiota has a large gene pool, encoding approximately 100-150 times more genes than the human genome, and contains a rich resource of enzymes with the ability to metabolize drugs. The diversity of gut bacteria also affects the mental health of the host. Microbiomes from ...
When you hear about the vaginal microbiome (VMB), your first thought may be the role it plays in stuff like yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis (BV). But with improved research, we’re uncovering more of the VMB’s long-term effects, like its role in a healthy pregnancy and delivery. The complex community of organisms living in your vagina even plays a part in your risk of ...
ByJuno Bio
The vaginal microbiome has a profound impact on pregnancy health - here we dig into the science with an expert You might already be familiar with how the microbes that live in your vagina affect your health, especially when it comes to conditions like yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis (BV). But it’s not just about you - your vaginal microbiome (VMB) can also impact the outcome of ...
ByJuno Bio
Background: Disruption of the microbiome is key to the pathogenesis of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). Place bo-control led trials assessing microbiome therapeutics have demonstrated efficacy in recurrent CDI; hov/ever, long-term safety and efficacy data from rigorously conducted studies of microbiome therapies, including cumulative efficacy in those who received a second dose ...
The Use of Microbiome Sequencing in Cancer Research A growing body of evidence now suggests that human microbial dysbiosis has a crucial role in cancer development and progression. ...
Microorganisms and their environment constitute a complex ecosystem, which is an important part of the biodiversity on earth. The microbiome refers to the collection of all microorganisms and their genetic information in a specific environment or ecosystem, and its connotation includes the interaction of microorganisms with their environment and host. Microbiomics is the study of the microbiome, ...
With rapid development in sequencing technology, researchers can better assess the effect of the gut microbiome on human health. Human beings have a symbiotic relationship with the microbiota since birth. The environment, proximity to other humans and animals, diet, genetics, and time changes can all affect the microbial composition of our skin, mouth, and intestines. Compared with other ...
Profiling microbial communities and microbiomes are beneficial in understanding key processes happening in the environment. ...
Over the past few years, human microbiome research, defined as the research of the whole DNA component of micro-organisms that reside in our bodies, has grown quickly. ...
Microorganisms and their environment constitute a complex ecosystem, which is an important part of the biodiversity on earth. The microbiome refers to the collection of all microorganisms and their genetic information in a specific environment or ecosystem, and its connotation includes the interaction of microorganisms with their environment and host. Microbiomics is the study of the microbiome, ...
Advanced microphysiological systems can replicate aspects of intestinal complexity, such as epithelium self-renewal by stem cells in in vitro crypts or the interactions of microbes and intestinal epithelium mediated by a mucus layer. Availability of such models is key to progress in compound screening, disease modeling, and microbiome research. Defining a Niche A niche is a multidimensional ...
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is associated with obesity but also found in non-obese individuals. Gut microbiome profiles of 171 Asians with biopsy-proven NAFLD and 31 non-NAFLD controls are analyzed using 16S rRNA sequencing; an independent Western cohort is used for external validation. Subjects are classified into three subgroups according to histological spectra of NAFLD or ...
Symberix, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing the first generation of gut microbiome-targeting drugs to treat lower GI disorders. Gut microbes express numerous proteins, including a family of bacterial β-glucuronidase enzymes capable of generating toxic metabolites of many common medications in the lower GI tract. ...
Durham, NC (February 3, 2020) - An article in Nature highlights Symberix's efforts to understand the complex relationship between drugs and the microbiome. The paper discusses recent contributions to the emerging field of “pharmacomicrobiomics” -- the study of how microbes impact drug disposition, efficacy, and toxicity. ...