The gastrointestinal tract has recently come to the forefront of multiple research fields. It is
now recognized as a major source of signals modulating food intake, insulin secretion and …

Recent studies in human populations and mouse models reveal notable congruences in gut
microbial taxa whose abundances are partly regulated by host genotype. Host genes …

This study aimed to gain insight into the microbial quality, safety and bacterial community
composition of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) reared at different facilities on a …

The gut microbiome is increasingly recognized to play an important role in shaping the
health and fitness of animals, including humans. Drosophila is emerging as a valuable …

Animals are routinely colonized by microorganisms. Despite many studies documenting the
microbial taxa associated with animals, the pattern and ecological determinants of among …

As pollinators, bees are cornerstones for terrestrial ecosystem stability and key components
in agricultural productivity. All animals, including bees, are associated with a diverse …

Understanding the genetic architecture (causal molecular variants, their effects, and
frequencies) of quantitative traits is important for precision agriculture and medicine and …

The influence of microbes on myriad animal traits and behaviors has been increasingly
recognized in recent years. The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster is a model for …

ABSTRACT A wealth of studies has demonstrated that resident microorganisms (microbiota)
influence the pattern of nutrient allocation to animal protein and energy stores, but it is …

In most organisms, dietary restriction (DR) increases lifespan. However, several studies
have found that genotypes within the same species vary widely in how they respond to DR …