Veerendra P. Gadekar

Microbial communities on station and train surfaces in Chennai Metro: insights into urban transit microbiome

ABSTRACT Urban public transport systems, particularly metro networks, serve as key hubs for microbial transmission, yet the urban microbiome in densely populated regions like India remains poorly characterized. Understanding these environments is crucial for public health, especi...

Phenotypic characteristics associated with preterm births in the Indian population

ABSTRACT Background Preterm birth (PTB), defined as the birth of infants before 37 weeks of gestation, poses significant health risks, including increased mortality and long-term disabilities. India stands as a major contributor to global PTB-related mortality, primarily due to i...