Background Comparative data from non-human primates provide insight into the processes
that shaped the evolution of the human gut microbiome and highlight microbiome traits that …

The gut microbiome of primates, including humans, is reported to closely follow host
evolutionary history, with gut microbiome composition being specific to the genetic …

Although microbiome science is relatively young, our knowledge of human-microbiome
interactions is growing rapidly and has already begun to transform our understanding of …

Humans are ecosystems containing trillions of microorganisms, but the evolutionary history
of this microbiome is obscured by a lack of knowledge about microbiomes of African apes …

Background Host-associated microbes comprise an integral part of animal digestive systems
and these interactions have a long evolutionary history. It has been hypothesized that the …

The mammalian gastrointestinal (GI) tract is home to trillions of bacteria that play a
substantial role in host metabolism and immunity. While progress has been made in …

Fine-scale knowledge of the changes in composition and function of the human gut
microbiome compared that of our closest relatives is critical for understanding the …

The primate gastrointestinal tract is home to trillions of bacteria, whose composition is
associated with numerous metabolic, autoimmune, and infectious human diseases …

To date, most insights into the processes shaping vertebrate gut microbiomes have emerged
from studies with cross‐sectional designs. While this approach has been valuable, emerging …

The mammalian gut is home to a diverse community of microbes. Advances in technology
over the past two decades have allowed us to examine this community, the gut microbiota, in …