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<h4>Background</h4>Obesity-related alterations in the gut microbiota have been linked to cognitive decline, yet their relationship with attention remains poorly understood.<h4>Objective</h4>To evaluate the possible relationships among gut metagenomics, plasma metabolomics and attention.<h4>Design</h4>We conducted faecal shotgun metagenomics …
Read PDFSalt marshes, despite their ecological importance (i.e., carbon sequestration) and rapid decline due to climate change and sea-level rise. Salt marsh ecosystems provide essential services such as removal of pollutants, carbon sequestration, and protection of …
Read PDFTicks are blood-feeding arthropods that can transmit a wide variety of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and filarial nematodes) when they feed on various vertebrate hosts. In the recent years, high-throughput sequencing (HTS), also called next-generation …
Read PDFThe intensive use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides has increased crop productivity but also contributed to soil degradation and biodiversity loss, highlighting the need for more sustainable agricultural strategies. Among emerging solutions, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria …
Read PDF<h4>Background</h4>Accurate pathogen identification is critical for managing sepsis. However, traditional microbiological methods are time-consuming and exhibit limited sensitivity, particularly with blood samples. Metagenomic sequencing of plasma or whole blood was highly affected by the proportion …
Read PDF<h4>Background</h4>Rabies, a lethal viral encephalitis caused by Rabies virus (RabV), is transmitted via bites, scratches, or mucosal contact with infected animals, as well as through inhalation of aerosolized particles, ingestion of contaminated raw animal products, …
Read PDFNatural products are ubiquitously produced by many species that we encounter during our daily lives. One genus, Streptococcus, can produce a wide array of quorum sensing linked natural products known as RaS-RiPPs (ribosomally synthesized and …
Read PDF<h4>Background</h4>Public washrooms (toilets) are potential hubs for pathogen transmission, yet the risk of microbial re-contamination via post-handwashing surfaces remains understudied. We characterized the prevalence and distribution of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) and antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) …
Read PDFApplication of culture-independent sequencing technologies has revealed the presence of a low-biomass, high-diversity microbiome within healthy human lungs. This community is highly dynamic, with microbes constantly being introduced into and cleared from healthy airways, and …
Read PDFThe recovery of metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) from shotgun metagenomic sequencing is rapidly expanding the availability of representative genomes. However, this practice may skew the representation of specific taxa in real-world datasets. This bias is attributed …
Read PDFBaijiu fermentation represents a sophisticated microbial-driven biochemical process mediated by complex microbial consortium. Despite extensive characterization of bacterial and fungal roles in fermentation systems, the virus remains a critical knowledge gap. In this study,we employed …
Read PDF<h4>Background</h4>Foodborne pathogens, including Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium (S. Typhimurium), pose a significant threat to both human health and livestock productivity. The pandemic S. Typhimurium ST34 clone acquired a genomic island (SGI-4) conferring high copper resistance, …
Read PDFBacteriophages play critical roles in microbial ecosystems, yet their dynamics in complex natural communities remain poorly understood compared to simplified laboratory systems. Here, we tracked viral dynamics in 20 compost-derived microbial communities over 1 year. …
Read PDF<h4>Background</h4>Stress experienced by newly received cattle is a significant challenge in the beef industry, frequently resulting in weakened immune responses and impaired growth. The rumen microbiota is essential to host health, and its imbalance can …
Read PDFSow colostrum and milk provide essential nutrients, immune protection and one of the earliest microbial exposures for piglets. However, the microbial composition, functional potential and host interactions of these mammary secretions remain poorly characterized. Here, …
Read PDFAnthropogenic activities such as agricultural intensification, urbanisation, globalisation, and climate change are accelerating disease emergence globally, yet surveillance systems have largely overlooked the critical role of vertebrate carcasses in pathogen transmission. This omission is concerning …
Read PDFBovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a multifactorial syndrome and a leading cause of morbidity and economic loss in global cattle production. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms, including Illumina and Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT), have enabled high-resolution …
Read PDFThe microbiome is crucial to agroecosystems, as it influences plant nutrition, resilience, and overall health. Recent advances in metagenomics have expanded our understanding of plant-microbe interactions, yet curated, high-resolution data capturing the global diversity of …
Read PDFAnaerobic digestion of lipid-rich wastes holds significant potential for enhanced biomethane production, due to the high energy density of lipids. However, to fully harness this potential, a deeper understanding of lipolytic microorganisms is essential, as …
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