The Christensenellaceae, a recently described family in the phylum Firmicutes, is emerging
as an important player in human health. The relative abundance of Christensenellaceae in …

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

Background Host-associated microbiomes, the microorganisms occurring inside and on host
surfaces, influence evolutionary, immunological, and ecological processes. Interactions …

The gut microbiome plays a critical role in many aspects of host life, and the microbial
community composition is heavily influenced by the prevailing conditions in the gut …

Gut microbiota in geographically isolated host populations are often distinct. These
differences have been attributed to between-population differences in host behaviours …

Background Various aspects of sociality can benefit individuals' health. The host social
environment and its relative contributions to the host-microbiome relationship have emerged …

Background Microbiome composition is linked to host functional traits including metabolism
and immune function. Drivers of microbiome composition are increasingly well …

Background Inter-population variation in host-associated microbiota reflects differences in
the hosts' environments, but this characterization is typically based on studies comparing …

The crocodile lizard is a critically endangered reptile, and serious diseases have been found
in this species in recent years, especially in captive lizards. Whether these diseases are …

Although the significance of the gut microbiome for host health is well acknowledged, the
impact of host traits and environmental factors on the interindividual variation of gut …