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A pioneer of open access publishing, BMC has an evolving portfolio of high quality peer-reviewed journals including broad interest titles such as BMC Biology and BMC Medicine, specialist journals such as Malaria Journal and Microbiome, and the BMC Series. Expanding beyond biomedicine into the physical sciences, mathematics and engineering disciplines, BMC now offers a wider portfolio of subject fields on a single open access platform.

21/09/2024

A study published in BMC Cancer provides evidence for a positive causal relationship between bone mineral density and breast cancer risk in East Asian populations.

BMC Cancer

21/09/2024

A study published in Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome provides important insights into the association between the hemoglobin glycation index and mortality outcomes in patients with diabetic kidney disease.

Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome

20/09/2024

A study published in Stem Cell Research & Therapy investigates the use of urine-derived stem cells as a non-invasive and inexhaustible source of mesenchymal stromal cells for extracellular vesicles production.

Stem Cell Research & Therapy

20/09/2024

An article published in Genome Biology presents DcjComm: a versatile method for comprehensive analysis of single-cell transcriptomics.

Genome Biology

20/09/2024

A study published in Microbiome demonstrates that even short exposures to varying elevated relative humidity can facilitate rapid microbial growth and microbial community composition changes in dust from spacecraft.
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19/09/2024

A study published in BMC Women’s Health finds that among women with premenstrual syndrome, aerobic physical activity and educational interventions based on positive psychology may reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.

BMC Women's Health

19/09/2024

A study published in Critical Care finds that in patients with sepsis ventilated in ICU, earlier start of mechanical ventilation may be associated with lower mortality.

Critical Care

19/09/2024

Higher creatinine-to-cystatin ratio is associated with a lower frailty risk and this ratio may be a simple marker for predicting frailty in older adults, reports a study published in BMC Geriatrics.

BMC Geriatrics

19/09/2024

Call for Papers – Non-invasive Respiratory Support in Critical Care. This collection focuses on the application of non-invasive ventilatory, focused on different aspects like technological improvements, clinical indications, impact on outcome personalization of treatment, monitoring and future perspectives.
https://bit.ly/4eLbj9h

18/09/2024

Warmer environmental temperature accelerates aging in mosquitoes, negatively affecting both longevity and infection outcomes, finds a study published in Immunity & Ageing.

Immunity & Ageing

18/09/2024

A study published in Cancer Cell International finds that long-term zinc exposure alters the cellular and biomechanical properties of prostate cancer cells.

Cancer Cell International

17/09/2024

A study published in BMC Gastroenterology highlights causal relationships of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with anxiety disorders and major depressive disorder.

BMC Gastroenterology

17/09/2024

A study published in Nutrition & Metabolism highlights the influence of various circulating free fatty acids on all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.

Nutrition & Metabolism

17/09/2024

High-dose rosuvastatin therapy effectively improved lipid profiles, cardiac function, and liver enzyme levels in elderly acute coronary syndrome patients, with manageable adverse effects, finds a study published in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders.

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

16/09/2024

A family history of cancer, red meat and processed consumption, alcohol consumption, smoking, and physical activity appear to be significant contributors to colorectal cancer in Africa, reports a systematic review published in BMC Gastroenterology.

BMC Gastroenterology

16/09/2024

A BugBitten blog post suggests that Bulinus truncatus, one of the main intermediate host snails of urogenital schistosomiasis, can expand into new areas as climate change accelerates.

BugBitten

16/09/2024

A study published in Cancer Cell International examines the impact of GALNT6-gene mediated abnormal O-glycosylation on the occurrence and progression of bladder cancer and its influence on immune evasion.

Cancer Cell International

15/09/2024

A Review in Translational Neurodegeneration summarizes the known roles of P2Y6R (G-protein coupled receptor) in the physiology and pathology of the brain, and its potential as a therapeutic target to prevent neurodegeneration and other brain pathologies.

Translational Neurodegeneration

15/09/2024

An article published in Genome Biology presents DeepKINET: a deep generative model that estimates splicing and degradation rates at single-cell resolution from single cell RNA-sequencing data.

Genome Biology

15/09/2024

Call for Papers – Application of Digital 3D Models in Medicine – Utilization of Surface Mesh Files for Digital Display, AR/VR & Virtual Surgery. This collection fills the unmet need of literature support for use of patient-specific digital models in clinical care.
https://bit.ly/47ffA2b

14/09/2024

A Review in Translational Neurodegeneration conceptualizes neurodegenerative disorders as metabolic icebergs, conveying the hallmark features (tip) as late-stage effects of impaired mitochondrial biology (bulk), induced by environmental and genetic factors (base).
https://bit.ly/3ThzYde

14/09/2024

A study in BMC Public Health finds that the probability of depression among Chinese older adults is lower with a nap duration of around 60 min, and nighttime sleep duration of around seven hours providing the greatest cognitive benefits.

BMC Public Health

14/09/2024

Call for Papers – Clinical and Preclinical Evidence in Regenerative Cardiology. This collection will focus on review and original investigations (including meta-analyses) on human and/or animal subjects in the field to provide updated status.
https://bit.ly/4cN7u1O

13/09/2024

Call for Papers: Nanomedicine Advances in Tumor Therapy: Theranostic Approaches and 3D culture systems. This collection welcomes submissions that explore the intersection of nanotechnology and medicine, with a focus on improving healthcare and disease management.
https://bit.ly/4cQ9XbJ

13/09/2024

An article published in the Journal of Cheminformatics presents RAIChU: a software package capable of automating high-quality visualizations of natural product biosynthetic pathways.

Journal of Cheminformatics

13/09/2024

Both non-obese and obese people with diabetes and cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic comorbidities represent an “extremely unhealthy” phenotype and are at highest risk of cardiovascular adverse events, finds a study in Cardiovascular Diabetology.

Cardiovascular Diabetology

13/09/2024

A systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMC Public Health suggests that children and adolescents exposed to higher contamination levels by environmental pollutants have a higher risk of developing autism.

BMC Public Health

12/09/2024

Call for Papers: Microbiome in Reproductive Health, Dysfunction, and Cancer. This collection aims to provide an updated view of the link between microbiome, reproductive health, and ovarian disorders.
https://bit.ly/4e9rLQ7

12/09/2024

A Review published in BMC Medicine summarizes the current applications, discusses future potential and challenges, and provides recommendations for harnessing ML and AI technologies to develop innovative public health solutions.

BMC Medicine

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Association between accelerated biological aging and the gut microbiome

A study published in Microbiome shows that in people with HIV, the gut microbiome is involved in accelerated intestinal and systemic aging. This may help develop strategies to mitigate aging and related health complications. Read the paper here: https://bit.ly/3Ven8hk

Pet cats may shape the antibiotic resistome of their owner’s gut and living environment

Pet cats may shape the antibiotic resistome of their owner’s gut, according to a study published in Microbiome. Read the paper here: https://bit.ly/3Fy5wUE

Gut microbiome transitions across generations in different ethnicities in an urban setting

A study published in Microbiome investigates the direction of microbiome shifts that occur in various ethnicities living in Amsterdam by comparing 1st and 2nd generation participants. Read the paper here: https://bit.ly/45Nt6J4

mothers' western diet aggravates Crohn's disease in mouse pups

A study in Microbiome finds that maternal western diet could alter the intestinal microbiota of offspring, leading to an increased susceptibility to Crohn’s disease-like colitis. Understanding the long-term effects of maternal diet can help prevent this. Read the paper here: https://bit.ly/3LZ7wrP

Not all antibiotics increase fungi in the gut: Focus on amoxicillin-clavulanic acid

A study in Microbiome underscores how antibiotics impact the fungal microbiome community via disruptions in the bacterial community. This could help understand the gut microbiota equilibrium better to modify medical practices. Read the paper here: https://bit.ly/40nE2cu

How some intestinal immune cells influence the gut microbiota to maintain tolerance to antigens

A study published in Microbiome suggests that the gamma-delta T cells shape the gut microbiota in ways that improve mucosa tolerance, which, in turn, help to maintain the gamma-delta T cell population. Read the paper here: http://bit.ly/3mnu2BT

The athletes’ gut microbiome: metagenomic and metabolic insights

A study published in Microbiome discusses how physical activity and related lifestyle of athletes can be associated with the modulation of the gut microbiota and production of microbial metabolites that benefit health conditions. Read the paper here: bit.ly/3SqcpwW

examining the gut microbiome in newborns with critical congenital heart disease

A study published in Microbiome finds that overgrowth of Enterococcus in neonates with critical congenital heart disease is highly associated with gut barrier impairment and high inflammatory responses, thus implicating in poor surgical prognosis. Read the paper: http://bit.ly/3l308lK

Video of the winning image for Ecology and Evolution Image Competition 2022

BMC Ecology and Evolution Image Competition 2023 has launched. Submit your images before 1st June 2023 and win prizes. Watch the video of last year's winning image and get inspired: http://bit.ly/3DklvVX

The microbes in indoor dust may influence cognitive development and behavior in preschoolers

A study published in Microbiome finds that early-life exposure to diverse indoor fungal communities is associated with better behavioral and cognitive outcomes, whereas higher indoor microbial load is associated with worse outcomes. Read the paper here: http://bit.ly/3GwYUWI

Could the fountain of youth be found in the gut?

Microbial intervention strengthens the aged muscle and rejuvenates the skin through changes in the microbial structure and host gene expression, finds a study published in Microbiome. Read the paper here: http://bit.ly/3vOyBX3

Bacteria may grow stronger, more resistant to antibiotics in space

A study published in Microbiome reports how Acinetobacter pittii forms its own genetically and functionally discrete clade distinct from most Earth-bound isolates aboard the International Space Station. Read the paper here: http://bit.ly/3uVWBHj

Finding connections between the gut microbial community and energy extraction from food

A paper published in Microbiome suggests that differences in human gut microbial structures affect the gut microbiota’s ability to extract energy from food. These findings may support improved nutrition and weight-loss strategies. Read the paper here: http://bit.ly/3hv6d90

Prediction of functional interdependence among root microbes in the model plant Arabidopsis

A study published in Microbiome suggests that metabolic dependencies and cooperation among root microbiota compensate for environmental constraints and help maintain co-existence in complex microbial communities. Read the paper here: bit.ly/3YdEeev

Nanopore long-read-only metagenomics enables genome reconstruction from mock and complex metagenomes

An article published in Microbiome presents NanoPhase: a tool that enables reference-quality genome reconstruction from complex metagenomes directly using only Nanopore long reads. Read the paper here: http://bit.ly/3FbaciV

Timing matters: Age-dependent impacts on finch gut microbiota

A study published in Microbiome reports how the social environment and host selection interact to shape the assembly and ontogenesis of the avian gut microbiota. Read the paper here: http://bit.ly/3AZmHfX

Applying a new Stable Isotope Probing pipeline to the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi hyphosphere

An article published in Microbiome presents HT-SIP: a semi-automated stable isotope pipeline (SIP) that decreases operator time and improves reproducibility by targeting labor-intensive steps of manual SIP. Read the paper here: http://bit.ly/3gJC3OQ

Microalgae abundance and proportions affect nutrient exchange in a coral symbiotic relationship

A study published in Microbiome finds that nutrient uptake and sharing is strongly dependent on both density and proportion of different symbiont species. Read the paper: http://bit.ly/3EEnUM9

A case study of cross-generational bacterial transfer

A Case Report published in Microbiome describes how microbes from a fecal microbiota transfer in a pregnant patient may propagate across generations. Read the paper: https://bit.ly/3EflGBp

The lung microbiome and airway antimicrobial compounds are altered in sarcoidosis

A study published in Microbiome reports that sarcoidosis patients have a distinct fungal taxonomy in the lower airways compared with healthy individuals. Read the paper: https://bit.ly/3W8z7eC