Although much work has linked the human microbiome to specific phenotypes and lifestyle
variables, data from different projects have been challenging to integrate and the extent of …

Antimicrobial resistance poses a substantial threat to human health. The gut microbiome is
considered a reservoir for potential spread of resistance genes from commensals to …

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is now widely used to treat recurrent Clostridium
difficile infection, but has been less studied as a means to restore microbiome diversity and …

Many studies show that the human microbiome plays a critical role in the chronic pathologies
of obesity, inflammatory bowel diseases, and diabetes. More recently, the interaction …

Dietary fat intake and shifts in gut bacterial community composition are associated with the
development of obesity. To date, characterization of microbiota in lean versus obese subjects …

Variation in the gut microbiome has been linked to colorectal cancer (CRC), as well as to host
genetic variation. However, we do not know whether, in addition to baseline host genetics, …

Acne is the most common inflammatory skin disease, affecting up to 85% of the 11‐30 years
old world population. Skin microbiota appears as a key player involved in several skin …

Background Bacteremia, or bloodstream infection (BSI), is a leading cause of death among
patients with certain types of cancer. A previous study reported that intestinal domination, …

Background Inulin, consisting of repetitive fructosyl units linked by β(2,1) bonds, is a readily
fermentable fiber by intestinal bacteria that generates large quantities of short-chain fatty …

Gastrointestinal disturbances are a side-effect frequently associated with haematological
malignancies due to the intensive cytotoxic treatment given in connection with bone marrow …