Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) cycling are crucial for terrestrial ecosystem productivity and carbon sequestration. While biodiversity is known to regulate soil N and P availability, the mechanistic linkages between biodiversity and fundamental processes of nutrient cycles remain unclear. This knowledge gap limits our capacity to model ecosystem biogeochemical responses to biodiversity loss. Using a large‐scale tree diversity...

The microbiome inhabiting the surface of leaves is essential for supporting forest health and productivity. Yet, the relevance of host selection and neighbourhood conditions in supporting phyllosphere microbial diversity remains poorly understood. Here, we used a large‐scale forest biodiversity experiment in subtropical China to elucidate the mechanisms driving phyllosphere microbial diversity. Our results showed that bacteria...

Propionic acid (PPA) is a critical metabolite involved in microbial fermentation, which functions to reduce fat production, inhibit inflammation, and reduce serum cholesterol levels. The role of PPA in the context of cerebral ischemia–reperfusion (I/R) injury has yet to be clarified. Increasing evidence indicate that transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) is a safe approach that confers neuroprotection in cerebral isch...

Aim Although global patterns are emerging for the soil total microbial biomass pool, our understanding of the distribution of the finer groups, especially bacterial and fungal biomass, remains limited. Moreover, we lack mechanistic insights into the global variation of soil microbial biomass. Location Global terrestrial ecosystems. Time period 1990–2019. Major taxa studied Bacteria and fungi. Methods By conducting a global syn...