Microbial diversity

How Do Interactions Among Species Regulate Population Size and Promote Biodiversity?

Interactions among multiple species shape ecosystems by restricting population sizes to maximize species diversity. This perspective is grounded in Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection, which has profoundly shaped our understanding of the living world.
Bruno et al. 2025 Trends in Immunology 46(1): 17-28

Can the natural microbiota of wild mice displaces the gut microbiota of conventional laboratory mice?

Yes, in a span of one to two weeks, the natural microbiota found in wild mice can replace and repopulate the gut microbiota of conventional laboratory mice.
Rosshart et al. 2019 Science 365: eaaw4361

How Does the Core Gut Microbiome Maintain Healthy Gut Function Despite Differences in Microbial Com…