The gut microbiome is a contributory factor in ageing-related health loss and in several non-
communicable diseases in all age groups. Some age-linked and disease-linked …

Develo** general principles of host–microorganism interactions necessitates a robust
understanding of the eco-evolutionary processes that structure microbiota. Phylosymbiosis …

The human microbiome is an integral component of the human body and a co-determinant
of several health conditions,. However, the extent to which interpersonal relations shape the …

Although social interactions are known to drive pathogen transmission, the contributions of
socially transmissible host-associated mutualists and commensals to host health and …

Microbiomes have highly important roles for ecosystem functioning and carry out key
functions that support planetary health, including nutrient cycling, climate regulation, and …

Within animal populations there is variation among individuals in their tendency to be social,
where more sociable individuals associate more with other individuals. Consistent inter …

Birds harbor complex gut bacterial communities that may sustain their ecologies and
facilitate their biological roles, distribution, and diversity. Research on gut microbiomes in …

Millions of years of co-evolution between animals and their associated microbial
communities have shaped and diversified the nature of their relationship. Studies continue …

The mammalian gut teems with microbes, yet how hosts acquire these symbionts remains
poorly understood. Research in primates suggests that microbes can be picked up via social …

Proper nutrition is crucial for normal brain and neurocognitive development. Failure to
optimize neurodevelopment early in life can have profound long-term implications for both …