Plaque control is one of the most recommended approaches in the prevention and therapy
of caries and periodontal diseases. However, although most individuals in industrialized …

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

The upper respiratory tract is inhabited by diverse range of commensal microbiota which
plays a role in protecting the mucosal surface from pathogens. Alterations of the bacterial …

The environment has an important effect on the gut microbiota—an essential part of the
host's health—and is strongly influenced by the dietary pattern of the host as these together …

The wild-born long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) were recently recruited and used
as breeders for the National Primate Research Center of Thailand, Chulalongkorn University …

Gut microbial communities are shaped by a myriad of extrinsic factors, including diet and the
environment. Although distinct human populations consistently exhibit different gut …

Background Hibernating animals experience extreme changes in diet that make them useful
systems for understanding host-microbial symbioses. However, most of our current …

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis
complex (Mtb c), which develops from asymptomatic latent TB to active stages. The …

Slow lorises are small arboreal and nocturnal primates. Due to the illegal trade, a large
number of slow lorises were confiscated into wildlife sanctuaries or rescue centers. The re …

Body condition, a measure for relative fat mass, is associated with primate health, fitness,
and overall welfare. Body condition is often influenced by dietary factors, age, and/or sex …