The complex relationship between the gut microbiota and host physiology is a multifaceted
area of investigation with profound implications for systemic health and ageing. Despite …

The intestine of all living organisms fosters an ecosystem of commensal microbiota that
plays key roles in the maintenance of host health and pathology. Captivatingly, the influence …

A community of commensal microbes, known as the intestinal microbiota, resides within the
gastrointestinal tract of animals and plays a role in maintenance of host metabolic …

Gut homeostasis is controlled by both immune and developmental mechanisms, and its
disruption can lead to inflammatory disorders or cancerous lesions of the intestine. While the …

Host-microbiota interactions are key modulators of host physiology and behavior.
Accumulating evidence suggests that the complex interplay between microbiota, diet and …

For metazoans, nutritional stressors, such as undernutrition during growth and development,
results in serious outcomes, including growth impairments and organ wasting. When …

The sustained health of an individual animal depends on the composition and activities of its
resident microbiota. A major challenge is to identify the processes by which the microbiota …

In the last decade, Drosophila has emerged as a useful model to study host–microbiota
interactions, creating an active research field with prolific publications. In the last 2 years …

Animals select food based on hungers that reflect dynamic and specific macronutrient
needs. Feeding behavior is governed by endocrine signals, but the hormonal mechanisms …

Commensal microbes in animals have a profound impact on tissue homeostasis, stress
resistance, and ageing. We previously showed in Drosophila melanogaster that Acetobacter …