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Human Gut Bacteria Show Up in Urban Wildlife
Human Gut Bacteria Show Up in Urban Wildlife
The gut microbiomes of city-dwelling animals, including coyotes, lizards, and birds, show similarities to those found in humans who also live in urban environments.
The gut microbiomes of city-dwelling animals, including coyotes, lizards, and birds, show similarities to those found in humans who also live in urban environments.
gut microbiota, evolution
The Inside Guide: The Gut Microbiome’s Role in Host Evolution
Catherine Offord | Jul 1, 2021 | 10+ min read
Bacteria that live in the digestive tracts of animals may influence the adaptive trajectories of their hosts.
Primates, Gut Microbes Evolved Together
Anna Azvolinsky | Jul 21, 2016 | 3 min read
Symbiotic gut bacteria evolved and diverged along with ape and human lineages, researchers find.
Gut Microbes Detoxify Rat Diets
Jyoti Madhusoodanan | Jul 23, 2014 | 2 min read
Foregut microbes in Mojave Desert rats help the animals metabolize creosote toxins.