Insects harbor a remarkable diversity of gut microbiomes critical for host survival, health, and
fitness, but the mechanism of this structured symbiotic community remains poorly known …

The gut microbiome can mediate host metabolism, including facilitating energy-saving
strategies like hibernation. The dwarf lemurs of Madagascar (Cheirogaleus spp.) are the …

Plant-based meat products have the potential to alleviate meat shortages, and has a limited
shelf life of a few days under refrigeration. The main cause of food spoilage is the …

The animal gut microbiome can have a strong influence on the health, fitness, and behavior
of its hosts. The composition of the gut microbial community can be influenced by factors …

Identifying the major forces driving variation in gut microbiomes enhances our
understanding of how and why symbioses between hosts and microbes evolved. Gut …

This dissertation bridges micro-and macroevolutionary approaches to understand the co-
diversification of animal hosts and their gut microbiomes at different evolutionary timescales …

The Hawaiian honeycreeper lineage (subfamily: Carduelinae) is one of the quintessential
examples of an adaptive radiation. In modern human history, however, most of the 56+ …

Animals harbor and maintain a diverse assemblage of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other
eukaryotic organisms that reside and interact at a particular body site. The net effect of these …