Short-amplicon 16S rRNA gene sequencing is currently the method of choice for studies
investigating microbiomes. However, comparative studies on differences in procedures are …

Here, we aimed to compare the effects of different preservation methods on outcomes of
fecal microbiota. We evaluated the effects of different preservation methods using stool …

Aims/hypothesis To investigate the longitudinal relationship between the gut microbiome,
circulating short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and intestinal permeability in children with islet …

Proper preservation of stool samples to minimize microbial community shifts and inactivate
infectious agents is important for self-collected specimens requiring shipment to laboratories …

Associations between the human gut microbiome and health outcomes continues to be of
great interest, although fecal sample collection methods which impact microbiome studies …

Antibiotics may alter the gut microbiome, and this is one of the mechanisms by which
antimicrobial resistance may be promoted. Suboptimal antimicrobial stewardship in Asia has …

The gut microbiome plays a significant role in physiological functions such as nutrient
processing, vitamin production, inflammatory response, and immune modulation, which, in …

The future of the COVID pandemic and its public health and societal impact will be
determined by the profile and spread of emerging variants and the timely identification and …

Bead-beating within a DNA extraction protocol is critical for complete microbial cell lysis and
accurate assessment of the abundance and composition of the microbiome. While the …

As the number of human microbiome studies expand, it is increasingly important to identify
cost-effective, practical preservatives that allow for room temperature sample storage. Here …