Avian gut microbial communities are complex and play a fundamental role in regulating
biological functions within an individual. Although it is well established that diet can …

The gut microbiota of vertebrates is acquired from the environment and other individuals,
including parents and unrelated conspecifics. In the laboratory mouse, a key animal model …

Background Evolutionary divergence and genetic variation are often linked to differences in
microbial community structure and diversity. While environmental factors and diet heavily …

Captive parrots are susceptible to various digestive, metabolic, and behavioural disorders.
Recent research in other vertebrates has suggested that these disorders can be linked to the …

The gut microbiome is a complex community of microorganisms that inhabit the host's
gastrointestinal tract, and it influences host physiology and health. The gut microbiome has …