Zhernakova A

Early-life microbial exposures are essential for optimal development of human physiology. Yet, understanding of the human microbiome during pregnancy and childhood is still far from being complete. To identify knowledge gaps and establish r…

ABSTRACT Large sex hormonal fluctuations are thought to influence vaginal microbiota, but little is known about the impact of small, physiological variations. Here we tracked changes in vaginal microbiota during four key menstrual cycle ph…

Large sex hormonal fluctuations are thought to influence vaginal microbiota, but little is known about the impact of small, physiological variations. Here, we tracked changes in vaginal microbiota during four key menstrual cycle phases in 6…