Vertebrates harbour microbes both internally and externally, and collectively, these
microorganisms (the 'microbiome') contain genes that outnumber the host's genetic …

Indigenous microbiota play a critical role in the lives of their vertebrate hosts. In human and
mouse models it is increasingly clear that innate and adaptive immunity develop in close …

Fish mucus layers are the main surface of exchange between fish and the environment, and
they possess important biological and ecological functions. Fish mucus research is …

The mucosal surfaces of fish represent an important barrier that supports and regulates a
diverse array of microbial assemblages and contributes to the overall health and fitness of …

The mucosal surfaces of wild and farmed aquatic vertebrates face the threat of many aquatic
pathogens, including fungi. These surfaces are colonized by diverse symbiotic bacterial …

Fish harbour complex and dynamic microbiota in their mucosal surfaces. Due to the vital role
of commensal microbiota in many biological functions including growth enhancement …

Infectious diseases are a major burden in aquaculture, and represent a significant yield‐
limiting factor in production that is costly to manage as well as a potential vector for …

The mucosal surfaces and associated microbiota of fish are an important primary barrier and
provide the first line of defense against potential pathogens. An understanding of the skin …

Commensal microorganisms present at mucosal surfaces play a vital role in protecting the
host organism from bacterial infection. There are multiple factors that contribute to selecting …

Teleost fish represent an invaluable repertoire of host species to study the factors shaping
animal-associated microbiomes. Several studies have shown that the phylogenetic structure …