The human microbiome is composed of a collection of dynamic microbial communities that
inhabit various anatomical locations in the body. Accordingly, the coevolution of the …

The human vaginal microbiota is a critical determinant of vaginal health. These communities
live in close association with the vaginal epithelium and rely on host tissues for resources …

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 vaginal microbiome is an intricate and dynamic microecosystem that constantly
undergoes fluctuations during the female menstrual cycle and the woman's entire life. A …

Diverse microbial signatures within the intestinal microbiota have been associated with
intestinal and systemic inflammatory diseases, but whether these candidate microbes …

The microbiota plays a central role in human health and disease by shaping immune
development, immune responses and metabolism, and by protecting from invading …

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 human body is colonized by a diverse community of microorganisms collectively
referred to as the microbiota. Here, we describe how the human microbiota influences …

Background Taxonomic profiles of vaginal microbial communities can be sorted into a
discrete number of categories termed community state types (CSTs). This approach is …

Vaginal eubiosis is characterised by beneficial lactobacillus-dominated microbiota. In
contrast, vaginal dysbiosis (eg bacterial vaginosis, BV), characterised by an overgrowth of …