Gut microbiota is involved in male reproductive function: a review

Globally, ~8%−12% of couples confront infertility issues, male-related issues being accountable for 50%.

Rare microbial taxa as the major drivers of nutrient acquisition under moss biocrusts in karst area

Karst rocky desertification refers to the process of land degradation caused by various factors such as climate change and human activities including deforestation and agriculture on a fragile karst substrate. Nutrient limitation is common in karst areas. Moss crust grows widely in karst areas. The microorganisms associated with bryophytes are

Pulmonary tuberculosis epidemiology and genetics in Kazakhstan

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health emergency in many countries, including Kazakhstan.

Active metabolites combination therapies: towards the next paradigm for more efficient and more scientific Chinese medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulae have been studied extensively in various human diseases and have proven to be effective due to their multi-component, multi-target advantage.

Effects of temporal changes in resting heart rate on future diabetes-related outcomes

Background and aims: Most studies have analyzed the relationship between resting heart rate (RHR) measured at only one time point and future clinical events.