The human body is home to a variety of micro-organisms. Most of these microbial
communities reside in the gut and are referred to as gut microbiota. Over the last decades …

Gut dysbiosis, namely dysregulation of the intestinal microbiota, and increased gut
permeability lead to enhanced inflammation and are commonly seen in chronic conditions …

Loss of gut mucosal integrity and an aberrant gut microbiota are proposed mechanisms
contributing to chronic inflammation and increased morbidity and mortality during …

Abstract Changes in the microbiota have been linked to persistent inflammation during
treated HIV infection. In this pilot double-blind study, we study 30 HIV-infected subjects on …

Candida albicans (C. albicans) is a ubiquitous fungal commensal component of the human
microbiota, and under certain circumstances, such as during an immunocompromised state …

Malaria is caused by Plasmodium species and remains a significant cause of morbidity and
mortality globally. Gut bacteria can influence the severity of malaria, but the contribution of …

Background Although the microbiota has been extensively associated with HIV
pathogenesis, the majority of studies, particularly those using omics techniques, are largely …

Background The widespread availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has dramatically
reduced mortality and improved life expectancy for people living with HIV (PLWH). However …

People with HIV (PWH) experience accentuated biological aging, as defined by markers of
inflammation, immune dysfunction, and the epigenetic clock. They also have an elevated …

Background The synergy between the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and
Mycobacterium tuberculosis during co-infection of a host is well known. While this synergy is …