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MICROBIOME [8 records]

Record 1 2026-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
  • Microbial Ecology
CONT

The term microbiome … includes not only the community of microorganisms, but also their "theatre of activity." The latter involves the whole spectrum of molecules produced by the microorganisms, including their structural elements (nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, polysaccharides), metabolites (signalling molecules, toxins, organic, and inorganic molecules), and molecules produced by coexisting hosts and structured by the surrounding environmental conditions. Therefore, all mobile genetic elements, such as phages, viruses, and "relic" and extracellular DNA, should be included in the term microbiome ...

OBS

The microbiome includes the microbiota.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
  • Écologie microbienne
CONT

De fait, le microbiome inclut tout le spectre des molécules produites par les micro-organismes, y compris leurs éléments structuraux (acides nucléiques, protéines, lipides, polysaccharides) et leurs métabolites (molécules de signalisation, toxines, molécules organiques et inorganiques).

OBS

Le microbiome comprend le microbiote.

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecosystems

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écosystèmes

Spanish

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Record 3 2016-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
CONT

The oral microbiome contains over 600 species of microbiota. Under normal conditions the predominant phyla are Firmicutes, Bacteriodetes, Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, and Fusobacteria. The most abundant bacterial genera in the oral microbiome are members of the genus Streptococcus, but Abitrophia, Gemella, Granulicatella, and Prophyromonas are also extremely common.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
CONT

La composition du microbiome oral est extrêmement dynamique en raison de la continuité de la cavité buccale avec l'environnement extérieur. De plus, la cavité buccale a de multiples fonctions essentielles qui affectent la croissance et l'activité bactérienne : manger, communiquer, déglutir, saliver [...]

Spanish

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Record 4 2015-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie

Spanish

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Record 5 2014-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
CONT

The human microbiome is the population of more than 100 trillion microorganisms that live in our gut, mouth, skin and elsewhere in our bodies. These microbial communities have numerous beneficial functions relevant to supporting life. They are needed to digest food, to prevent disease-causing bacteria from invading the body, and to synthesize essential nutrients and vitamins.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
CONT

Des billions de bactéries, de virus et d'autres microbes vivent à la surface et à l'intérieur du corps humain et forment le microbiome humain.

Spanish

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Record 6 2014-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Scientific Co-operation
OBS

IHMC's initial focus will be to coordinate research efforts internationally and generate a shared comprehensive data resource available to investigators working in this area. The goals of the IHMC are to: generate a shared resource of human microbiome data and protocols; coordinate international efforts to reduce redundancy; and provide a venue for exchange of results and strategies.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Coopération scientifique
OBS

Le CIMH s'efforcera d'abord de coordonner le travail de recherche à l'échelle internationale et de générer des données complètes et communes qui seront à la disposition des chercheurs travaillant dans le domaine. Le CIMH poursuit les buts suivants : générer des donnés et des protocoles communs sur le microbiome humain, coordonner les efforts internationaux pour réduire la redondance, et faciliter l'échange de résultats et de stratégies.

Spanish

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Record 7 2014-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Genetics
  • The Genitals
CONT

To help improve diagnostic methods for bacterial vaginosis and other infections, a team of researchers ... plans to characterize the "vaginal microbiome" — the composition of microbial communities within a woman’s reproductive system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Génétique
  • Organes génitaux
CONT

Dans l’espoir d’améliorer le diagnostic de la vaginose et d’autres infections, une équipe de chercheurs [...] a l’intention de caractériser le «microbiome vaginal», c’est-à-dire la population microbienne qui investit le système reproducteur de la femme.

Spanish

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Record 8 2014-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bowels
CONT

The intestinal microbes are taxonomically complex and constitute an ecologically dynamic community (microbiota) that has long been believed to possess a strong impact on human physiology. Furthermore, they are heavily involved in the maturation and proliferation of human intestinal cells, helping to maintain their homeostasis and can be causative of various diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease and obesity ... Through metagenomic analysis, it is now possible to comprehensively explore the genetic nature of the intestinal microbiome, the mutually interacting system comprising the host cells and the residing microbial community.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intestins
CONT

Le microbiome intestinal est impliqué dans l’homéostasie et le fonctionnement du système immunitaire local. Un équilibre entre le microbiome intestinal et les mécanismes de défense est retrouvé normalement dans l’intestin des individus sains.

Spanish

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