The role of the gut microbiota in nutrition and health
The microbial communities that colonize different regions of the human gut influence many
aspects of health. In the healthy state, they contribute nutrients and energy to the host via the …
aspects of health. In the healthy state, they contribute nutrients and energy to the host via the …
Phylogeny, culturing, and metagenomics of the human gut microbiota
The human intestinal tract is colonised by a complex community of microbes, which can
have major impacts on host health. Recent research on the gut microbiota has largely been …
have major impacts on host health. Recent research on the gut microbiota has largely been …
The rumen microbial metagenome associated with high methane production in cattle
RJ Wallace, JA Rooke, N McKain, CA Duthie… - BMC genomics, 2015 - Springer
Background Methane represents 16% of total anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. It
has been estimated that ruminant livestock produce ca. 29% of this methane. As individual …
has been estimated that ruminant livestock produce ca. 29% of this methane. As individual …
Extensive microbial and functional diversity within the chicken cecal microbiome
Chickens are major source of food and protein worldwide. Feed conversion and the health
of chickens relies on the largely unexplored complex microbial community that inhabits the …
of chickens relies on the largely unexplored complex microbial community that inhabits the …
Habitat degradation impacts black howler monkey (Alouatta pigra) gastrointestinal microbiomes
The gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome contributes significantly to host nutrition and health.
However, relationships involving GI microbes, their hosts and host macrohabitats remain to …
However, relationships involving GI microbes, their hosts and host macrohabitats remain to …
Ruminal methane production: Associated microorganisms and the potential of applying hydrogen-utilizing bacteria for mitigation
W Lan, C Yang - Science of the Total Environment, 2019 - Elsevier
Methane emission from ruminants not only causes serious environmental problems, but also
represents a significant source of energy loss to animals. The increasing demand for …
represents a significant source of energy loss to animals. The increasing demand for …
Aedes spp. and Their Microbiota: A Review
Aedes spp. are a major public health concern due to their ability to be efficient vectors of
dengue, Chikungunya, Zika, and other arboviruses. With limited vaccines available and no …
dengue, Chikungunya, Zika, and other arboviruses. With limited vaccines available and no …
Homo-acetogens: their metabolism and competitive relationship with hydrogenotrophic methanogens
Homo-acetogens are microbes that have the ability to grow on gaseous substrates such as
H2/CO2/CO and produce acetic acid as the main product of their metabolism through a …
H2/CO2/CO and produce acetic acid as the main product of their metabolism through a …
Rumen microbial (meta) genomics and its application to ruminant production
DP Morgavi, WJ Kelly, PH Janssen, GT Attwood - animal, 2013 - cambridge.org
Meat and milk produced by ruminants are important agricultural products and are major
sources of protein for humans. Ruminant production is of considerable economic value and …
sources of protein for humans. Ruminant production is of considerable economic value and …