Kateryna Pantiukh

A large-scale comparative metagenomic analysis of short-read sequencing platforms indicates high taxonomic concordance and functional analysis challenges

This study compares taxonomic and functional profiles of human gut microbiome samples sequenced on two platforms, finding high taxonomic concordance but functional discrepancies.

Metagenome-assembled genomes from a population-based cohort uncover novel gut species and within-species diversity, revealing prevalent disease associations

The paper uses population-specific metagenome-assembled genomes to discover novel gut species and sub-species diversity, revealing disease associations at the sub-species level.

Human gut archaea collection from Estonian population

The paper presents a new collection of archaeal metagenome-assembled genomes from the Estonian population, expanding known archaeal diversity by 30%.

Microbiome variations in osteoarthritis reflect aging and metabolic factors, not the disease

This study analyzes microbiome data from multiple OA cohorts and finds no significant differences between OA patients and controls, attributing microbiome changes to age and BMI instead of OA.

From Biobanking to Personalized Medicine: the journey of the Estonian Biobank

The paper reviews the Estonian Biobank's role in advancing genomics research and personalized medicine through its comprehensive data and translational focus.

A history of repeated antibiotic usage leads to microbiota-dependent mucus defects

This study shows that repeated antibiotic use in humans leads to microbiota changes that impair intestinal mucus function in mice.