Aging is determined by complex interactions among genetic and environmental factors.
Increasing evidence suggests that the gut microbiome lies at the core of many age …

Research on the human microbiome has yielded numerous insights into health and disease,
but also has resulted in a wealth of experimental artifacts. Here, we present suggestions for …

Background It has been reported that the composition of human gut microbiota changes with
age; however, few studies have used molecular techniques to investigate the long-term …

Host-associated microbiomes play an increasingly appreciated role in animal metabolism,
immunity and health. The microbes in turn depend on their host for resources and can be …

Background Feed efficiency is a crucial parameter in swine production, given both its
economic and environmental impact. The gut microbiota plays an essential role in nutrient …

During times of rapid environmental change, survival of most vertebrate populations
depends on their phenomic plasticity. Although differential gene-expression and post …

Targeted manipulation of the gut flora is increasingly being recognized as a means to
improve human health. Yet, the temporal dynamics and intra-and interindividual …

Bombyx mori, the domesticated silkworm, is of great importance as a silk producer and as a
powerful experimental model for the basic and applied research. Similar to other animals …

Our skin is the largest organ of the body, serving as an important barrier against the harsh
extrinsic environment. Alongside preventing desiccation, chemical damage and …

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 …