Metallomics Reviews
Gut Microbiome Composition and Childhood Stunting: LMIC data
Systematic review of gut microbiome and childhood stunting in LMICs, focusing on pathobionts, butyrate producers and growth.
Microbial Metallomics
News and reviews at the intersection of microbiology and metal science.
Microbial Metallomics publishes reviews and case studies on metals in biological systems — bioremediation, nutritional immunity, host–pathogen dynamics, and the gut microbiome.
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HERFD-XAS in Metallomics: Resolving Biological Metals
Review of HERFD-XAS in metallomics, covering metal speciation, biological samples, and clinical relevance for diagnostics.
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Childhood Blood Metals and Gut Microbiome in GESTE Cohort
GESTE cohort study links childhood blood metals and gut microbiome in 6–7-year-olds, highlighting Mn, Se, Cd, Hg, Pb patterns.
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Integrated multi-omics and MRE model for Crohn’s bowel damage
Multi-omics model integrating gut microbiome, metabolomics and MRE predicts bowel damage in Crohn's disease with validation.
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Iron Fortification, Infant Microbiome and Diarrhea Risk
Review of iron fortification and supplementation effects on infant gut microbiome, E. coli, inflammation and diarrhea risk.
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Intestinal Biomarkers and PD non-motor Phenotype Links: A Review
PD patients with constipation show higher fecal calprotectin, reduced SCFAs, lower gut diversity, and greater IBD genetic risk.
Case Studies
Iron supplements and Gut Microbiome in Reproductive-age Women: Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
RCT in Australian reproductive-age women shows 65.7 mg ferrous fumarate for 21 days does not alter fecal microbiome composition.
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Iron and Zinc Biofortified Foods, Gut Microbiota in Gallus
Systematic review of iron and zinc biofortified bean and wheat diets in Gallus gallus and their effects on gut microbiota composition.
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L. plantarum 299v and Tolerance of Oral Iron Therapy: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Lactobacillus plantarum 299v in iron deficiency anaemia improves oral iron tolerance and iron status in adults on ferrous therapy.
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Lactoferrin vs. Ferrous Sulfate: Clinical Evidence Through the Lens of Microbial Metallomics
Clinical data show lactoferrin outperforms ferrous sulfate by modulating IL-6–hepcidin pathways central to microbial metallomics.
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Pediatric Gut Microbiome Composition in Health: A Systematic Review
Pediatric gut microbiome review showing geography, diet and methods dominate Firmicutes–Bacteroidetes patterns relevant to metal exposure.
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Perinatal Tobacco Exposure and the Child Gut Microbiota
Birth cohort study on perinatal tobacco exposure gut microbiota, linking prenatal smoking to Akkermansia and Dorea shifts.
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Prenatal Acetaminophen, Microbiome Change and Cognition
GESTE cohort links prenatal acetaminophen, caffeine, child gut microbiome shifts and cognition, highlighting Proteobacteria.
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Prenatal Metals, Gut Microbiome and Child Inflammation
Prenatal copper and cesium exposure gut microbiome linked to elevated fecal calprotectin and child intestinal inflammation risk.
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Gallium in CF Lung Infection: Targeting Bacterial Iron
Gallium therapy for cystic fibrosis Pseudomonas lung infection links iron mimicry to sustained lung function gains in trial.
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Copper in Infectious Disease: Using both sides of the penny
Review of copper in infectious disease, covering macrophage Cu bursts, fungal Cu regulation and nutritional immunity in organs.
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Arsenic Exposure, Gut E. coli and Children in Bangladesh: A Case Study
Arsenic-exposed Bangladeshi children show gut E. coli enrichment with arsenic resistance genes and antibiotic-like functions.
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Heavy Metals and Gut Microbiota: A Systematic Review
Systematic review linking heavy metals and human gut microbiota dysbiosis with nutritional strategies for mitigation globally.
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A complete Guide to Human Microbiomes Across Body Sites
A complete guide to human microbiomes covering body niches, transmission, dysbiosis, and restoration for clinical and research insights.
Case Studies
Iron Fortification and the Kenyan Infant Gut Microbiome: A Randomized Trial
Trial in Kenyan infants: iron-fortified porridge alters gut microbiome, increases Escherichia coli and intestinal inflammation.
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Iron Chelation Therapy in Thalassemia: Clinical Review
Iron chelation therapy in thalassemia: review of deferoxamine, deferiprone, deferasirox and organ iron outcomes for transfusion patients.
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Metal Availability and Immune Function During Infection
Review of how metal availability and immune cell function interact during infection, highlighting zinc, iron, manganese and copper.
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Nutritional Immunity and Trace Metals in Infection Care
Review of nutritional immunity trace metals in host–pathogen interactions, focusing on Fe, Zn, Mn, Cu control and therapies.
Case Studies
Prebiotic Iron-fortified Cereal in Kenyan Infants: Randomized Control Trial
Kenyan infant trial: prebiotic iron-fortified cereal boosts iron absorption and improves gut microbiome and inflammation.
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Prenatal Lead Exposure and the Childhood Gut Microbiome
Prenatal lead exposure and childhood gut microbiome composition in Mexican children aged 9–11 years using metagenomic sequencing.
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Prenatal Metals, Gut-Microbiome and Childhood Depression: A Review
Prenatal metals and gut microbiome depression links zinc, cobalt and microbial cliques to higher CDI scores in Mexican children.
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Proteome-scale mapping of iron-binding proteins in bread wheat: a translational review for microbial metallomics
Bread wheat iron-binding proteome mapped: CHED ligation, Fe²⁺/Fe³⁺ sites, geometries, and functions inform microbial metallomics pipelines.
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Spatial Metallomics in Colorectal Cancer: Metals-Pathway Map
Spatial metallomics in CRC links copper-immune and iron-EMT pathways; integrated LA-ICP-TOF-MS-Visium modeling explains elemental variance.
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HypD D98 and Fe(CN)2CO Biosynthesis in E. coli: Clearer Mechanism & Utility
HypD D98 in Fe(CN)2CO biosynthesis links HypE PRIC to scaffold iron; native MS and activity assays define the maturation defect.
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Zinc Clasp CD4/CD8α Lck: How Zn²⁺ Shapes T-cell Signaling
Zinc-mediated CD4/CD8α-Lck coupling: review of zinc clasp dynamics, labile Zn²⁺, and T-cell signaling with translational implications.
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Iron–sulfur Clusters and Oxygen in Human Disease: A Review
Iron–sulfur clusters and oxygen in human disease: review of sensing, hyperoxia injury, NFS1 in lung cancer, and FRDA hypoxia therapy
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Iron Metalloproteome of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa: A Review
Iron metalloproteome of Pseudomonas aeruginosa mapped under oxic vs anoxic growth; Fe peaks, ferritins, and denitrification shifts.
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Metallomic profiles of pregnant women living with obesity in the UK (UPBEAT secondary analysis): a Review
Metallomic profiles in obese pregnancy link Mn and P to risks, guiding HTMC limits with parity, BMI, and diet-adjusted interpretation.
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NiFe(CN)2CO Cofactor Biosynthesis in E. coli: Review
Minireview of NiFe(CN)2CO cofactor biosynthesis, Hyp proteins, and unresolved CO origin, with clear takeaways for HTMC compliance.
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Nitric Oxide Sensing by [4Fe–4S] ArnR: NO Disrupts DNA Binding
ArnR 4Fe-4S nitric oxide sensing links NO buildup to derepression of narKGHJI and hmp, guiding HTMC limits for nitrosative risk.
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Bioremediation
Summary Bioremediation is the use of living organisms (microbes, plants, or their enzymes) to transform, immobilize, or remove
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Microbiome Medicine
Microbiome medicine is an emerging discipline that studies how human-associated microbial communities contribute to health and disease and how they can be measured and intentionally modulated for prevention and therapy.
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Nutritional Immunity and Host–Pathogen Dynamics
Nutritional Immunity and Host–Pathogen Dynamics Nutritional immunity is a host-driven defense mechanism that restricts access to essential nutrients,
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Metallomics
Metallomics is a rapidly evolving interdisciplinary field focused on the comprehensive study of metal and metalloid species within
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What is Microbial Metallomics
Microbial metallomics is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the complex interactions between microorganisms and metal ions within biological