Metagenomics and marker gene approaches, coupled with high-throughput sequencing
technologies, have revolutionized the field of microbial ecology. Metagenomics is a culture …

The core microbiome, which refers to a set of consistent microbial features across
populations, is of major interest in microbiome research and has been addressed by …

Ruminants provide essential nutrition for billions of people worldwide. The rumen is a
specialized stomach that is adapted to the breakdown of plant-derived complex …

The cow rumen is adapted for the breakdown of plant material into energy and nutrients, a
task largely performed by enzymes encoded by the rumen microbiome. Here we present …

Background Chickens are a highly important source of protein for a large proportion of the
human population. The caecal microbiota plays a crucial role in chicken nutrition through the …

Metagenomic analyses of microbial communities have revealed a large degree of
interspecies and intraspecies genetic diversity through the reconstruction of metagenome …

Reference genomes are essential for analyzing the metabolic and functional potentials of
microbiomes. However, microbial genome resources are limited because most of …

Abstract Background The Boran (Bos indicus), indigenous Zebu cattle breed from sub-
Saharan Africa, is remarkably well adapted to harsh tropical environments. Due to financial …

Metagenomics is a powerful method for interpreting the ecological roles and physiological
capabilities of mixed microbial communities. Yet, many tools for processing metagenomic …

Complex microbiomes of pit mud (PM) play significant roles in imbuing flavors and qualities
of Chinese strong-flavor liquor (CSFL) during fermentation. However, understanding both of …