Metagenomic surveillance of microbial community and antibiotic resistant genes associated with Malaysian wastewater during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wastewater is a reservoir of pathogens and hotspots for disseminating antibiotic resistance genes across species. The metagenomic surveillance of wastewater provides insight into the native microbial community, antibiotic-resistance genes (ARGs) and mobile genetic elements. t.

A case report of improvement on ADHD symptoms after fecal microbiota transplantation with gut microbiome profiling pre- and post-procedure.

Background: Recent studies demonstrate the association of the gut microbiome in regulating interactions between the central nervous system and intestinal function. Individuals with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been shown to have unique gut microbial signature, with depletion of beneficial commensal microbes. Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) restores the imbalanced gut microbiome and may replete missing microbes to increase production of hormones and neurotransmitters regulating human behavior and cognition.

Rhinovirus-Induced Cytokine Alterations With Potential Implications in Asthma Exacerbations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Rhinovirus (RV) infections are a major cause of asthma exacerbations. Unlike other respiratory viruses, RV causes minimal cytotoxic effects on airway epithelial cells and cytokines play a critical role in its pathogenesis. However, previous findings on RV-induced cytokine responses were largely inconsistent.