Nadia Siles Alvarado
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A perspective: the COVID pandemic’s negative impact on our microbiome
Written by: Nadia Siles Edited by: Esther Melamed As we observe the first anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and reflect on how the pandemic changed and continues to shape our lives. We need to carefully assess how the pandemic control measures implemented worldwide to reduce transmission and save lives: social distancing, lockdowns, 20-second handwashing, and mask-wearing;…
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The Gut Microbiota and COVID-19 Severity
Written by: Nadia Siles Edited by: Esther Melamed For years now, we have known that our gut microbiota, the millions of microorganisms that inhabit our digestive tract, is primarily shaped by our diet, environment, and genes. The numerous interactions between our microbiota and our body are complex and bidirectional, to say the least. And in the…