Effects of host identity on the gut microbiota: A comparative study on three microtinae species
Zhen Yao,
Wenli Zhao,
Baohong Tang
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundGut microbiota exert an immense effect on host health and host environmental adaptation. Furthermore, the composition and structure of gut microbiota are determined by the environment and host genetic factors. However, the relative contribution of the environment and host genetic factors toward shaping the structure of gut microbiota has been poorly understood.MethodsIn this study, we characterized the fecal microbial communities of the closely related voles Neodon fuscus, Lasiopodomys brandtii, and … Show more
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