Our study provides an exhaustive comparison of the microbiome core functionalities
(captured by 3,936 microbial gene abundances) between hosts with divergent genotypes for …

A large number of studies have highlighted the importance of gut microbiome composition in
shaping fat deposition in mammals. Several studies have also highlighted how host genome …

The gut microbiome has great effects on the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of lipids.
However, the microbiota composition that can alter the fat deposition and the meat quality of …

Disruption in the metabolism of lipids is broadly classified under dyslipidemia and relates to
the concentration of lipids in the blood. Dyslipidemia is a predictor of cardio-metabolic …

Intestinal microbial community structure is driven by host genetics in addition to
environmental factors such as diet. In comparison with environmental influences, the effect …

After birth, our gastrointestinal (GI) tract is colonised by a highly complex assemblage of
microbes, collectively termed the GI microbiota, that develops intimate interactions with our …

Obesity has increased at an alarming rate over the past two decades in the United States. In
addition to increased body mass, obesity is often accompanied by comorbidities such as …

Gut microbes comprise a high density, biologically active community that lies at the interface
of an animal with its nutritional environment. Consequently their activity profoundly …

Background Healthier ruminant products can be achieved by adequate manipulation of the
rumen microbiota to increase the flux of beneficial fatty acids reaching host tissues. Genomic …

The creative use of gnotobiotic animals, coupled with the development of modern
metagenomic sequencing platforms and metabolomic profiling of biospecimens, has …