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Developmental Dynamics of the Gut Virome in Tibetan Pigs at High Altitude: A Metagenomic Perspective across Age Groups

Researchers profiled the gut virome of Tibetan pigs at high altitude using metagenomic sequencing, tracking viral community dynamics across different developmental stages. The study identified novel bacteriophages and found that gut viral diversity changed substantially with age, providing baseline data on virome development in this understudied livestock population.

2024 Viruses 1 citations
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Different living environments drive deterministic microbial community assemblages in the gut of Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster)

Researchers found that captive and wild Alpine musk deer harbor significantly different gut microbial communities, with living environment being a deterministic factor in shaping microbial assembly and diversity in this endangered ruminant.

2023 Frontiers in Microbiology 9 citations
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Comparative analysis of gut fungal composition and structure of the yaks under different feeding models

Researchers compared the gut fungal communities of wild yaks, house-fed domestic yaks, and grazing domestic yaks on the Tibetan plateau. They found that wild and grazing yaks had significantly more diverse gut fungal communities than house-fed yaks, with the feeding model strongly influencing which fungal species thrived. The study suggests that natural grazing supports a richer gut microbiome in yaks compared to indoor feeding, with potential implications for animal health and digestion.

2023 Frontiers in Veterinary Science 16 citations
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Comparative Analysis of the Gut Microbiota between Two Horse Species

Researchers compared the gut microbiota of native Mongolian horses and imported Dutch Warmblood horses using genetic sequencing. They found notable differences in bacterial community composition between the two breeds, suggesting that host genetics plays a role in shaping gut microbial populations. The study adds to the growing understanding of how the gut microbiome varies across closely related animal species.

2024 Pakistan Veterinary Journal 8 citations
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Exploring the Microdiversity Within Marine Bacterial Taxa: Toward an Integrated Biogeography in the Southern Ocean

Researchers used advanced sequencing techniques to study the fine-scale diversity and geographic distribution of bacteria in the Southern Ocean. Understanding ocean microbial communities is relevant to microplastic research because plastics in the ocean host distinct microbial communities that can alter local ecology.

2021 Frontiers in Microbiology 15 citations
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Bacterial Community Structure and Its Influencing Factors in Surface Sediments of the Nyang River in the Dry Season, China

Researchers analyzed bacterial community diversity in surface sediments of the Nyang River in Tibet using high-throughput sequencing, finding that climate warming and human activities along this plateau river have measurably shaped microbial composition and structure.

2023 Applied Ecology and Environmental Research 2 citations
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Rare Bacteria Can Be Used as Ecological Indicators of Grassland Degradation

Researchers used full-length 16S rRNA sequencing to study bacterial communities across degraded grasslands on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, finding that rare bacterial taxa were more sensitive to grassland degradation and soil nutrient changes than abundant taxa, and that rare bacteria may serve as reliable ecological indicators of grassland health.

2023 Microorganisms 7 citations
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Metagenomic insights into isolable bacterial communities and antimicrobial resistance in airborne dust from pig farms

Researchers studied bacterial communities and antimicrobial resistance in airborne dust from pig farms in Thailand using metagenomic sequencing. The study found the highest bacterial concentrations inside pig houses, with Staphylococcus and Enterococcus being the most frequently isolated species, and identified that the same resistant bacteria appeared across dust, feed, and fecal samples on individual farms.

2024 Frontiers in Veterinary Science 2 citations
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Transcriptome Profiling of Developing Testes and Spermatogenesis in the Qianbei Ma Goat

This paper is not relevant to microplastics research — it uses RNA sequencing to profile gene expression changes during testis development and spermatogenesis in Qianbei Ma goats at different stages of maturity.

2023 Preprints.org 1 citations
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Influence of Age of Infection on the Gut Microbiota in Worker Honey Bees (Apis mellifera iberiensis) Experimentally Infected with Nosema ceranae

Researchers studied how infection with the gut parasite Nosema ceranae affects the microbiome of honey bees at different ages. The study found that infected bees, especially those infected shortly after emerging, showed significant shifts in their gut bacteria populations, suggesting that both age and infection timing play important roles in how bee gut health is disrupted.

2024 Microorganisms 5 citations
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Different Distribution of Core Microbiota in Upper Soil Layer in Two Places of North China Plain

Researchers compared the composition and distribution of core soil microbiota in upper soil layers at two locations on the North China Plain, examining how habitat and dominant plant species shape bacterial community structure relevant to nutrient cycling and carbon storage. The study found meaningful differences in microbial community composition between the two sites, reflecting local environmental influences.

2022 The Open Microbiology Journal 2 citations
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Comparative Analysis of Gut Microbiota Provides Insights into High-altitude Adaptation in Rana kukunoris on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau

Researchers used 16S rRNA gene sequencing to characterize and compare the gut microbiota of the high-altitude frog Rana kukunoris on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau with two low-altitude frog species, Rana amurensis and Rana dybowskii. The comparative analysis aimed to identify microbial community differences that may reflect adaptive strategies to extreme high-altitude conditions including low oxygen and harsh temperatures.

2025 Asian Herpetological Research
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Investigation of Soil-Dwelling Bacterial Community Changes Induced by Microplastic Ex posure Using Amplicon Sequencing

Researchers analyzed soil bacterial community composition after microplastic contamination, finding that different polymer types caused distinct shifts in microbial diversity and functional groups, with implications for soil nutrient cycling and agricultural productivity.

2025 Korean Science Education Society for the Gifted
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Large-Scale Integration of Amplicon Data Reveals Massive Diversity within Saprospirales, Mostly Originating from Saline Environments

This paper is not about microplastics — it analyzes global bacterial diversity within the order Saprospirales using environmental DNA databases.

2023 Microorganisms 11 citations
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Differences in Root Endophytic Bacterial Communities of Chinese Cork Oak (Quercus variabilis) Seedlings in Different Growth Years

Researchers used high-throughput sequencing to compare root endophytic bacterial communities in Chinese cork oak seedlings of different ages, finding that seedling age influences the composition and functional potential of root microbiomes in forest regeneration contexts.

2023 Forests 3 citations
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Microbial Communities on Plastic Polymers in the Mediterranean Sea

Researchers collected floating microplastics from a bay in the Mediterranean and analyzed their bacterial biofilm communities using 16S rRNA sequencing, finding that microbial communities on plastics were distinct from surrounding seawater and differed between polymer types.

2021 Frontiers in Microbiology 125 citations
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Virome of high-altitude canine digestive tract and genetic characterization of novel viruses potentially threatening human health

Researchers conducted a metagenomics analysis of the viral community in the digestive tracts of nearly 2,000 dogs from high-altitude regions in China. The study identified 203 novel viruses across 11 known families, including the first detection of hepatitis E virus in dogs, highlighting potential zoonotic risks that warrant further surveillance.

2023 mSphere 10 citations
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Linear responses of soil microbiomes, metagenomic and metabolomic functioning across ecosystems along water gradients in the Altai region, northwestern China

Researchers analyzed soil microbial communities, their genetic functions, and metabolic profiles across four ecosystems along a water gradient in the Altai region of China. Microbial diversity and carbon and nitrogen cycling functions increased linearly with soil moisture, demonstrating how hydrology shapes ecosystem-level microbial processes.

2023 Research Square (Research Square) 1 citations
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Effects of residual mulching films with different mulching years on the diversity of soil microbial communities in typical regions

Researchers examined four cotton fields in Xinjiang, China with varying polyethylene mulch film histories (0-25 years) using high-throughput sequencing to assess how residual film and microplastics affect soil microbial communities. They found that short-term mulching (0-10 years) increased microbial diversity while continuous 25-year mulching significantly decreased bacterial diversity, with Proteobacteria and Ascomycetes dominating, and residual film accumulation reducing bacterial community diversity without significantly impacting fungal diversity.

2022 Heliyon 11 citations
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Single-cell sequencing reveals the reproductive variations between primiparous and multiparous Hu ewes

This paper is not about microplastics; it uses single-cell sequencing of ovarian tissue to investigate genetic mechanisms driving litter size differences between high- and low-reproductive Hu sheep ewes.

2023 Research Square (Research Square) 1 citations
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The Effects of Immunosuppression on the Lung Microbiome and Metabolites in Rats

Researchers investigated the lung microbiome and metabolites in immunosuppressed rats to clarify whether pneumonia in this population arises from inhaled oropharyngeal pathogens or abnormal proliferation of pulmonary proteobacteria. The study used a cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression model to characterize shifts in the respiratory microbial community.

2022 Frontiers in Microbiology 7 citations
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Effect of microplastics on nasal and intestinal microbiota of the high-exposure population

This study investigated the effects of microplastic exposure on the nasal and intestinal microbiota of highly exposed human populations. The research aimed to understand how microplastic contamination may alter the microbial communities in key areas of the human body.

2022 Frontiers in Public Health 68 citations
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Potential risk of microplastics in plateau karst lakes: Insights from metagenomic analysis

Researchers surveyed microplastic pollution in remote alpine lakes on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau, finding concentrations of 20 to 59 particles per liter in water and up to 997 particles per kilogram in sediments. Using metagenomic analysis, they discovered that microplastic surfaces harbored distinct microbial communities carrying antibiotic resistance and virulence genes. The study suggests that even pristine high-altitude ecosystems are affected by microplastic contamination with potential ecological risks.

2025 Environmental Research 7 citations
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Marine microplastic-associated bacterial community succession in response to geography, exposure time, and plastic type in China's coastal seawaters

Researchers used high-throughput gene sequencing to track how microbial communities on polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride microplastics changed over a full year in Chinese coastal waters. They found that the composition of plastic-associated bacterial communities varied significantly across geographic locations and over time, with Alphaproteobacteria being consistently dominant. The study reveals that the plastisphere is a dynamic ecosystem shaped by both environmental conditions and the duration of exposure.

2019 Marine Pollution Bulletin 155 citations