ReviewCurrent clinical microbiology reports2025
Bridging Ecology and Microbiomes: Applying Ecological Theories in Host-associated Microbial Ecosystems.
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17 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Computational and multi-omics systems biology for precision microbiome therapeutics.Frontiers in microbiomes · 2026Review
- Multi-layer gut microbiome variation in type 2 diabetes despite preserved higher-order community structure.Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Article
- A hybrid framework for disease biomarker discovery in microbiome research combining Bayesian networks, machine learning, and network-based methods.Biology methods & protocols · 2026Article
- A duo of fungi and complex and dynamic bacterial community networks contribute to shape the Ascophyllum nodosum holobiont.Environmental microbiome · 2025Article
- Reduced carbohydrate complexity alters gut microbial structure independent of total carbohydrate intake.bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology · 2025Article
- Comparison of intestinal and environmental microbiota of the snapping shrimp (Frontiers in microbiology · 2025Article
- Greater host influence and promiscuity: how an invasive seaweed host has advantages over co-occurring natives.ISME communications · 2025Article
- The skin microbiome: from historical ecology to therapeutic frontiers.Anais brasileiros de dermatologiaReview
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Abstract
Purpose of Review: This review explores the application of classical ecological theory to host-associated microbiomes during initial colonization, maintenance, and recovery. We discuss unique challenges of applying these theories to host-associated microbiomes and host factors to consider going forward. Recent Findings: Recent studies applying community ecology principles to host microbiomes continue to demonstrate a role for both selective and stochastic processes in shaping host-associated microbiomes. However, ecological frameworks developed to describe dynamics during homeostasis do not necessarily apply during diseased or highly perturbed states, where large variations can potentially lead to alternate stable states. Summary: Despite providing valuable insights, the application of ecological theories to host-associated microbiomes has some unique challenges. The integration of host-specific factors, such as genotype or immune dynamics in ecological models or frameworks is crucial for understanding host microbiome assembly and stability, which could improve our ability to predict microbiome outcomes and improve host health.
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