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 …

Human milk is a highly complex liquid food tailor-made to match an infant's needs. Beyond
documented positive effects of breastfeeding on infant and maternal health, there is …

Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of death in children under five, yet comprehensive
studies are hindered by its multiple complex etiologies. Epidemiological associations …

Identification of pregnancies at risk of preterm birth (PTB), the leading cause of newborn
deaths, remains challenging given the syndromic nature of the disease. We report a …

Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of infant deaths globally. Current clinical measures
often fail to identify women who may deliver preterm. Therefore, accurate screening tools are …

The field of infectious diseases currently takes a reactive approach and treats infections as
they present in patients. Although certain populations are known to be at greater risk of …

Background The rapid advancement of digital technologies, particularly in big data analytics
(BDA), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL), is …

Spontaneous preterm birth (PTB) is an important and complex problem, leading to higher
rates of infant mortality and adverse health outcomes, including disabilities and chronic …

Abstract Women of European Ancestry are more likely to harbor a Lactobacillus-dominated
microbiome that supports healthy pregnancy progression compared to women of African …

Understanding the role of stress in pregnancy and its consequences is important,
particularly given documented associations between maternal stress and preterm birth and …