Obesity presents a major health challenge that increases the risk of several non-
communicable illnesses, such as but not limited to diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular …

Circadian rhythms are present in almost every organism and regulate multiple aspects of
biological and physiological processes (eg metabolism, immune responses, and microbial …

The relationship between social behaviour and the microbiome is known to be reciprocal.
Research in wild animal populations, particularly in primate social groups, has revealed the …

Background During development, elevated levels of maternal glucocorticoids (GCs) can
have detrimental effects on offspring morphology, cognition, and behavior as well as …

The consumption of similar diets has led to the convergence of gut microbial compositions
and functions across phylogenetically distinct animals. However, given the functional …

Background Captivity and artificial food provision are common conservation strategies for
the endangered golden snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana). Anthropogenic …

In social species, group members commonly show substantial similarity in gut microbiome
composition. Such similarities have been hypothesized to arise either by shared …

Animals living in high‐altitude environments, such as the Tibetan Plateau, must face harsh
environmental conditions (eg, hypoxia, cold, and strong UV radiation). These animals' …

The intestinal microbiome plays an important role in mammalian health, disease, and
immune function. In light of this function, recent studies have aimed to characterize the …

The animal gut microbiome has been implicated in a number of key biological processes,
ranging from digestion to behaviour, and has also been suggested to facilitate local …