Microbiota and Host

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Did you know that Microbiota and Host is endorsed by the International Society of Microbiota (ISM)?

This endorsement reflects our shared commitment to advancing microbiota science with credibility & impact.

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From fundamental mechanisms to translational insights, our latest issue showcases how microbial communities influence health, disease & therapeutic innovation.

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🌟 What an inspiring 2 days at the 12th World Congress on Targeting Microbiota!

Congratulations to our 2025 Award Winners:
🏆 Julia Castillo González – Best Short Oral on Post-Stroke Infections & SCFAs
🏆 Davide Pellegrino – Best Poster on Gut Dysbiosis & Nerve Regeneration

🦠Day 1 at Targeting Microbiota 2025 is off to an exciting start 🦠

We’re here representing Microbiota and Host as proud partners. The first talks promise a great meeting ahead.

👋 If you’re attending, stop by to learn more about the journal!

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Latest Review: Diet–Microbiota–Host Interactions in Regulation of Cardiometabolic Homeostasis: Emerging Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential in Microbiota and Host. By Adriana Alviter Plata et al. doi.org/10.1530/MAH-25-0008

🧫 Diet, gut dysbiosis & cardiometabolic dysfunction form a complex triad.

A new review by Adriana Alviter Plata et al. synthesises research on diet–microbiota–host interplay & identifies interventions for cardiometabolic disease management.

doi.org/10.1530/MAH-25-0008

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Latest Research: The Impact of Dog Ownership on the Gut Microbiota in Microbiota and Host. By Andrija Karačić et al. doi.org/10.1530/MAH-25-0006

🐶 Could dog ownership shape our gut microbiota?

A new large‑scale study by Andrija Karačić et al. independently analyses data to validate previously reported positive effects of dogs on the human microbiome.

🔗 doi.org/10.1530/MAH-25-0006

Towards modeling enteric hyperoxaluria in a tripartite microbiota-gut-kidney microphysiological system in Microbiota and Host. By Consuelo Fabi et al. Figure 1. Modeling enteric hyperoxaluria in a microphysiological system. Handling of exogenous oxalate involves a first step in the intestinal mucosa, with the contribution of commensal microbes and the intestinal cell lining, and a second step in the kidneys with excretion in the urine. An alteration of intestinal mucosa in enteric hyperoxaluria is responsible for increased oxalate absorption and formation of oxalate stones in the kidneys (left panel). Enteric hyperoxaluria may be modeled in a microphysiological system that incorporates the intestinal mucosa with the epithelial cell lining and commensal microbes, as well as the different segments of the kidneys (the glomerular portion and the distal tubule are represented). The addition of gut stressors is added to mimic the intestinal pathology from which enteric hyperoxaluria originates (right panel). Microbiota and Host 3, 1; 10.1530/MAH-25-0009

A new review by Consuelo Fabi et al. discusses the strategies for enteric hyperoxaluria modeling in a microphysiological system and how these models could advance therapeutic discovery.

🔗 Read the full article #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1530/MAH-25-0009

Culturomics as a tool to better understand the human milk microbiota and host–microbiota interactions in Microbiota and Host. By Simran Kaur Cheema, Ranran Li, and Simon J S Cameron Figure 2. The current analysis methods for microbial cultivation, isolation, identification, and functionality. Citation: Microbiota and Host 1, 1; 10.1530/MAH-23-0001

🦠 Human milk is more than nutrition...

A 2023 review by Simran Kaur Cheema, Ranran Li and Simon J S Cameron summarises research showing it harbours a complex, endogenously sourced microbiota.

Future progress will depend on mechanistic studies and culturomics.

📖 doi.org/10.1530/MAH-23-0001

📢 Join us in Valencia for Targeting Microbiota 2025!

We're proud to support the 12th World Congress of the #ISM, 5–6 Nov. Explore the latest microbiome research, from gut-brain-immune links to diagnostics & therapeutics.

🦠 Early bird ends 30 Sept: microbiota-ism.com

#ISM #TargetingMicrobiota2025

Sex hormones, sex chromosomes, and microbiota: identification of Akkermansia muciniphila as an estrogen-responsive bacterium in Microbiota and Host. By Anil Sakamuri et al. Figure 1. Plasma steroid analysis of gonadal intact and gonadectomized mice. Females: (A) Estradiol was significantly decreased by ovariectomy (P < 0.001) independent of sex chromosome complement. (B) The main effect of ovariectomy did not impact testosterone levels, but an increase was noted in XYF (P = 0.04). (C) There was an overall sex chromosome but not sex hormone effect in Aldosterone levels greater in XXF than XYF (P < 0.01). (D) Castrated male mice indicated no significant difference in estradiol levels (P = 0.5). (E) However, testosterone was significantly decreased in castrated mice (P < 0.0001) independent of the mice genotype. (F) There was no significant effect of castration on aldosterone levels (P = 0.9)...Microbiota and Host 1, 1; 10.1530/MAH-23-0010

What role do sex hormones play in our microbiota composition?

⭐In our first issue, Anil Sakamuri et al. reveal how sex hormones independently affect gut microbial diversity, offering novel insights that remain vital to the field.

Read the full #OpenAccess article: doi.org/10.1530/MAH-23-0010

Deep learning enables early stage prediction of preterm birth using vaginal microbiota in Microbiota and Host. By Kaushik Karambelkar and Mayank Baranwal. Graphical Abstract. Microbiota and Host 2, 1; 10.1530/MAH-23-0024

👶 Preterm birth (PTB) is a leading cause of infant mortality.

A study by Kaushik Karambelkar & Mayank Baranwal used neural CDEs to link vaginal microbiota with PTB risk, successfully distinguishing term & preterm outcomes.

📖 Read the research #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1530/MAH-23-0024

Microbiota and Host. Effects of heavy metals on gut barrier integrity and gut microbiota. By Sweta Ghosh, Syam P Nukavarapu, and Venkatakrishna Rao Jala. Figure 1 Effects of heavy metals on gut. Heavy metals such as arsenic (As), lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), and chromium (Cr) lead to increased oxidative stress, altered gut microbial composition, and inflammation, potentially leading to gut leakiness and gut barrier dysfunction. Citation: Microbiota and Host 2, 1; 10.1530/MAH-23-0015.

💭 Could our microbiota protect the gut from pollutants?

A year on, the review by Sweta Ghosh, Syam P Nukavarapu, and Venkatakrishna Rao Jala still remains relevant — highlighting how beneficial microbes and their metabolites may help maintain gut barrier health.

🔗 doi.org/10.1530/MAH-23-0015

Metabolomics in the era of artificial intelligence in Microbiota and Host. Authors: Elizabeth A Coler et al. Figure 1. A generalized description of a mass spectrometry-based metabolomics experiment. Microbiota and Host 2, 1; 10.1530/MAH-23-0017

🗓️ The review by Elizabeth A Coler et al. on AI in metabolomics was published last year. Yet it still feels relevant today as the AI landscape rapidly evolves.

How do you see #AI shaping the future of research in your field?

Read in Microbiota and Host: doi.org/10.1530/MAH-23-0017

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💡Don’t miss the opportunity to share your research without fees.

Microbiota and Host continues to offer no-cost publication but only for a limited time. We welcome impactful research exploring the dynamic interactions between commensal microbiota & all eukaryotic hosts.

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Microbiota and Host. Latest review: Indole dysbiosis and mucosal inflammation. By Ji Yeon Kim, Ian M. Cartwright, and Sean P. Colgan. Graphical Abstract: Microbiota and Host 3, 1; 10.1530/MAH-25-0004.

🦠How does microbial-derived indole metabolism influence mucosal inflammation?

A new review by Ji Yeon Kim, Ian M. Cartwright & Sean P. Colgan explores how indole and its derivatives affect gastrointestinal health and inflammation in diseases such as IBD.

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Microbiota and Host's Special Collection 'Microbiota and the Lung'. Open Access. Open for Submissions.

🫁Does your research focus on advancing knowledge of the lung microbiota?

'Microbiota and the Lung' is open for submissions! This collection will spotlight research exploring the importance of the microbiota in a variety of lung diseases.

📨Submit today: mah@bioscientifica.com

Microbiota and Host logo. Text reads: A historical perspective on the role of micro-organisms in steroid pharmacology and endocrinology. By John W Honour. doi.org/10.1530/MAH-25-0005. Orange circle icon with text reading 'Latest review'. Image of petri dish with micro-organisms.

🧫From the first steroid identification in 1937 to present day research, a new review by John W Honour aims to highlight the historic events that have shaped the current interest in the use of micro-organisms in steroid pharmacology and endocrinology.

🔗 Read the review: doi.org/10.1530/MAH-25-0005

Do you study the cross-talk between microbiota and the host?🔬

We’re inviting submissions from researchers working to deepen our understanding of how microbiota influence human and non-human hosts.

Publish your research with Microbiota and Host👉 mah.bioscientifica.com/page/about-M...

This new review by Anne L McCartney and Lesley Hoyles examines the often overlooked role of Klebsiella bioactives in host-microbiota dynamics.

🔗 Access the full article here: doi.org/10.1530/MAH-24-0011

How well do #probiotic strains survive the journey through the #gut?
Tena Niseteo et al. examine strain viability in an in vitro model of the infant gastrointestinal tract.

🔗Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1530/MAH-24-0010

📢Call for Submissions: Microbiota and the Lung.

Explore the role of the lung microbiota in health, disease, and diagnostics.

We welcome original research & reviews on:
Lung sampling
Host-microbiota interactions
Microbiota in disease
Novel methodologies

Email proposal to: mah@bioscientifica.com

Check out this recent review by Zeliha Rumanli et al. on the gut-kidney axis in chronic kidney disease (CKD). It explores how uremic toxins, produced by #gut #microbiota, contribute to cardiovascular and renal tissue damage in CKD patients.

Read it here: doi.org/10.1530/MAH-24-001

Did you know we offer no-cost publication? But hurry, it's only for a limited time ⏰ Our scope is intentionally broad to welcome your research on all eukaryotic hosts transitioning from physiology to pathophysiology due to their #microbiota. Learn more: mah.bioscientifica.com/page/about-M...

Check out this recent review by Zeliha Rumanli et al. on the gut-kidney axis in chronic kidney disease (#CKD). It explores how uremic toxins, produced by #gut #microbiota, contribute to cardiovascular and renal tissue damage in CKD patients. 🧫🫀
Read it here 👉 doi.org/10.1530/MAH-...

We’re thrilled to announce Microbiota and Host have partnered with the International Society of Microbiota (ISM)! ISM aims to bring a new level of thinking and understanding of microbiota science out of the classical existing point of view.
Learn more 👉 mah.bioscientifica.com/page/societies

Are you researching microbiota-host relationships? Share your discoveries with us! Microbiota and Host welcomes experimental studies, mechanistic articles, and therapeutic interventions in human and non-human hosts. Learn more 👉 mah.bioscientifica.com/page/about-M...

The Microbiota and Host logo, a circle featuring text Read the new research. Text reads Figure 1: In situ dental biofilm model and experimental schedule. doi.org/10.1530/MAH-24-0008. Image of figure 1 which shows (A) The pictures of the in situ dental model are shown. The oral appliances are set on the upper jaw of a subject. Eight hydroxyapatite disks are inserted on the buccal surface of the oral appliance. (B) The experimental schedule is shown. In the laboratory, RHG was cultured 10 days before exposure to the in situ DB. Subjects started wearing the oral appliances 24 h before the in situ DB was exposed to RHG.

🆕 Check out this new study by Maki Sotozono et al. investigating the interaction between the human #dental #microbiome and host gingival model 🦷 Read their results 👉 doi.org/10.1530/MAH-...

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Thank you for culturing and sharing your best research with us and the #microbiota community this year! 🦠🧫Thanks and festive wishes to our authors, editors, reviewers and readers. #MicroSky