Shifts in microbial communities are implicated in the pathogenesis of a number of gastrointestinal
diseases, but we have limited understanding of the mechanisms that lead to altered …

The complex microbiome of the rumen functions as an effective system for the conversion of
plant cell wall biomass to microbial protein, short chain fatty acids, and gases. As such, it …

The composite human microbiome of Western populations has probably changed over the
past century, brought on by new environmental triggers that often have a negative impact on …

Antibiotic-associated diarrhea due to Clostridium difficile (CDAD) is thought to reflect colonization
of a disrupted microbial community by the pathogen. We profiled the fecal microbiota …

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is prominently secreted at mucosal surfaces and coats a fraction of
the intestinal microbiota. However, the commensal bacteria bound by IgA are poorly …

Environmentally induced alterations in the commensal microbiota have been implicated in
the increasing prevalence of food allergy. We show here that sensitization to a food allergen …

Background Diet-induced obesity (DIO) is a significant health concern which has been
linked to structural and functional changes in the gut microbiota. Exercise (Ex) is effective in …

Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an inflammatory intestinal disorder affecting
preterm infants. Intestinal bacteria have an important function; however no causative pathogen …

INTRODUCTION Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is the most abundant mammalian antibody isotype,
constituting more than 80% of all antibody-secreting plasma cells at steady state. IgA is …

Purpose.: Ocular surface (OS) microbiota contributes to infectious and autoimmune diseases
of the eye. Comprehensive analysis of microbial diversity at the OS has been impossible …