Q. Zhai

Gut microbial genomes with paired isolates from China signify probiotic and cardiometabolic effects

The paper presents a new microbial reference set with paired isolates from China, showing probiotic and cardiometabolic effects on hosts.

Identification of a key genetic factor governing arabinan utilization in the gut microbiome suggests a novel therapeutic target for constipation

The paper identifies the abfA cluster as a key genetic factor for arabinan utilization in gut microbiota, showing its therapeutic potential for constipation through improved gut motility and metabolite production.

The bladder microbiome, metabolome, cytokines, and phenotypes in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus

This study examines the bladder microbiome, metabolome, and cytokines in SLE patients, finding associations between microbial composition and disease-related metabolites and cytokines.

Time-restricted feeding near dawn entrains long-term behavioral changes through the suprachiasmatic nucleus

This study shows that time-restricted feeding near dawn alters long-term mouse behavior through SCN GABAergic neurons by affecting exosome-related genes and Kcc2.

Desulfovibrio diazotrophica sp. nov., a sulphate reducing bacterium from the human gut capable of nitrogen fixation

The paper isolates and characterizes a new sulfate-reducing bacterium from the human gut that can fix nitrogen, naming it Desulfovibrio diazotrophica.