Human vagina is colonised by a diverse array of microorganisms that make up the normal
microbiota and mycobiota. Lactobacillus is the most frequently isolated microorganism from …

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 …

The incidence of preterm birth exceeds 10% worldwide. There are significant disparities in
the frequency of preterm birth among populations within countries, and women of African …

The human microbiome project has shown a remarkable diversity of microbial ecology
within the human body. The vaginal microbiota is unique in that in many women it is most …

With the growing importance of microbiome research, there is increasing evidence that host
variation in microbial communities is associated with overall host health. Advancement in …

The innate defense system of the female mucosal genital tract involves a close and complex
interaction among the healthy vaginal microbiota, different cells, and various proteins that …

BACKGROUND The existence of an extensive microbiome in and on the human body has
increasingly dominated the scientific literature during the last decade. A shift from culture …

Newborns are colonized by maternal microbiota that is essential for offspring health and
development. The composition of these pioneer communities exhibits individual differences …

Vaginal microbiota composition affects many facets of reproductive health. Lactobacillus
iners-dominated microbial communities are associated with poorer outcomes, including …

Recent burgeoning literature unveils the importance of gut microbiota in the neuropathology
of post-stroke brain injury and recovery. Indeed, ingestion of prebiotics/probiotics imparts …