Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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Uncovering the Untold Story of the Gut Microbiome in Parkinson’s Disease
The gut microbiome affects our health, including in Parkinson’s disease. While the gut-brain axis and microbial translocation have been suggested, identifying specific bacteria has been challenging. Our meta-analysis of over 1,000 samples aimed to uncover these hidden players: https://rdcu.be/epiUV
Unlocking Reliable 16S rRNA Analysis: A Benchmarking Gold-Standard Ground Truth!
A validated mock community (235 strains, 197 species) offers a gold-standard ground truth for testing OTU/ASV methods. Unlike real data with unknown compositions, this resource ensures accurate pipeline evaluation. Dive into our open dataset (PRJNA975486) & analysis: https://rdcu.be/elVJj
Prescription in peril: the sociology of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance in low resource settings
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to global health. By 2050, if left unchecked, it is estimated that AMR could lead to 10 million deaths annually worldwide.
Rhizosphere viruses - just how powerful are they in mediating microbial arsenic metabolism?
Rhizosphere viruses mediate arsenic (As) biogeochemistry by promoting lysogeny in As-oxidizing microbes. Metagenomics, metabolic modeling, and in vitro experiments estimate rhizosphere lysogenic viruses contribute to up to 25% of microbial As oxidation.
