Fermentation and aging are the key stages of flavor formation in Sichuan sun vinegar (SSV),
but the generation mechanisms of the flavor produced by these processes are unknown …

Herbivory is a dominant feeding strategy among animals, yet herbivores are often protein
limited. The gut microbiome is hypothesized to help maintain host protein balance by …

Recent technological advances have enabled comprehensive analyses of the previously
uncharacterized microbial community in the gastrointestinal tracts of numerous animal …

Ranging is one of the most important behavioral adaptations for coping with seasonally
fluctuating food and thermal conditions. We studied the ranging patterns, in particular home …

Bacterial communities present in the host digestive tract are important for the breakdown
and absorption of nutrients required by the host. Changes in diet and the environment are …

Although knowledge of the functions of the gut microbiome has increased greatly over the
past few decades, our understanding of the mechanisms governing its ecology and …

Background Changes in the gut microbial composition is an important response to cope with
the seasonal fluctuations in the environment such as food availability. We examined the …

Simple Summary The gut microbiota is very important for animal physiology and health. It
has been demonstrated that the gut microbiota composition of several primate species is …

Within the framework of optimal foraging theory (Stephens and Krebs, 1986; Pyke, 2019),
primates living in complex and fluctuating environments are likely to mobilize cognitive skills …

Chewing is critical for herbivores to obtain nutrients. Measuring digesta particle size as the
outcome of chewing can improve our understanding of the relationship between food and …