The mammalian gut harbors complex and variable microbial communities, across both host
phylogenetic space and conspecific individuals. A synergy of host genetic and …

In vertebrates, including humans, individuals harbor gut microbial communities whose
species composition and relative proportions of dominant microbial groups are …

Identifying a common set of genes that mediate host–microbial interactions across
populations and species of mammals has broad relevance for human health and animal …

Genetics, diet, and other environmental exposures are thought to be major factors in the
development and composition of the intestinal microbiota of animals. However, the relative …

The gut microbiota is a complex ecosystem, affected by both environmental factors and host
genetics. Here, we aim at uncovering the bacterial taxa whose gut persistence is controlled …

The commensal gut microbiota has been implicated as a determinant in several human
diseases and conditions. There is mounting evidence that the gut microbiota of laboratory …

The microbial communities inhabiting the mammalian intestinal tract play an important role
in diverse aspects of host biology. However, little is known regarding the forces shaping …

Intestinal bacteria influence mammalian physiology, but many types of bacteria are still
uncharacterized. Moreover, reference strains of mouse gut bacteria are not easily available …

The intestinal microbiome has emerged as an important component involved in various
diseases. Therefore, the interest in understanding the factors shaping its composition is …

Background Murine models are a crucial component of gut microbiome research.
Unfortunately, a multitude of genetic backgrounds and experimental setups, together with …