The microbiome shapes many traits in hosts, but we still do not understand how it influences
host evolution. To impact host evolution, the microbiome must be heritable and have …

At a rapid pace, biologists are learning the many ways in which resident microbes influence,
and sometimes even control, their hosts to shape both health and disease. Understanding …

The significance of symbioses between eukaryotic hosts and microbes extends from the
organismal to the ecosystem level and underpins the health of Earth's most threatened …

Despite identification of numerous associations between microbiomes and diseases, the
complexity of the human microbiome has hindered identification of individual species and …

Host-microbe biology (HMB) stands on the cusp of redefinition, challenging conventional
paradigms to instead embrace a more holistic understanding of the microbial sciences. The …

Microbes are the most prevalent form of life yet also the least well-understood in terms of
their diversity. Due to a greater appreciation of their role in modulating host physiology …

Virtually all multicellular organisms host a community of symbionts composed of mutualistic,
commensal, and pathogenic microbes, ie, their microbiome. The mechanism of selection on …

Microbiomes have highly important roles for ecosystem functioning and carry out key
functions that support planetary health, including nutrient cycling, climate regulation, and …

Because it appears that almost all organisms are part of an interdependent metaorganism,
an understanding of the underlying host–microbe species associations, and of evolution and …

A central challenge in microbial community ecology is the delineation of appropriate units of
biodiversity, which can be taxonomic, phylogenetic, or functional in nature. The term …