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Passing Traits Without Genes: How the Gut Microbiome Transfers Behavior
Microbes can evolve faster than their hosts. We show that selecting only the microbiome, while keeping host genes fixed, can alter mouse behavior across generations. Microbes and their metabolites thus act as agents of adaptation, transmitting traits independently of host DNA.
Soil microbiome mapping
Soil microbiome plays an important role in maintaining soil health, plant productivity, and soil ecosystem services. Mapping soil microbiome is crucial for sustianble crop production, reduction of greenhouse gases and engineering deteriorated soil health.
Microbe Hunting in High Transmission: How Complex are Malaria Infections in Asymptomatic Carriers in Northern Ghana?
Malaria in Africa is not driven by a single parasite, but by a hidden, complex ecosystem of species and strains. Our new study in Ghana reveals how asymptomatic infections fuel transmission and why eliminating malaria demands a broader, more nuanced view of parasite diversity.
Decoding the Hidden Microbiome Behind Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Our study provides the first comprehensive meta-analysis of the breast tissue microbiome in triple-negative breast cancer. By uncovering distinct microbial players, we highlight how these microbes may fuel cancer aggressiveness and open the door to microbiome-based therapies
