Vaccines are essential tools to prevent infection and control transmission of infectious
diseases that threaten public health. Most infectious agents enter their hosts across mucosal …

Environmental variation can shape the gut microbiome, but broad/large‐scale data on
among and within‐population heterogeneity in the gut microbiome and the associated …

The gut microbiome is essential for maintaining organismal health. Gut microbiota may be
disrupted through external factors like dietary change, which can lead to gut inflammation …

This study monitored monthly variations in the gut microbiota of three captive adult spotted
seals from October 2021 to September 2022. Fecal samples were collected regularly, and …

The gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome of chelonians (testudines) plays an important role in
their metabolism, nutrition, and overall health but the GI microbiome of three-toed box turtles …

Background The Northern muriqui (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) is one of the world's most
critically endangered primates, currently represented by only~ 1000 remaining mature …

For mammals, prolonged inactivity and starvation, such as during hibernation, prompt the
body to break down muscle proteins to create a source of energy. Known as muscle wasting …

Background The microbes residing in ruminant gastrointestinal tracts convert plant biomass
to nutritious volatile fatty acids, the primary energy source for ruminants. Ruminants …