Background. The newborn mammal is rapidly colonized by a complex microbial community, whose importance for host health is becoming increasingly clear. Understanding the forces that shape the early com
Microorganisms are translocated from the gut to lymphatic tissues via immune cells, thereby challenging and training the mammalian immune system. Antibiotics alter the gut microbiome and consecutively
To demonstrate the gut microbial diversity and core microbiota of the Jinhua pig, whichis a traditional, slow-growing Chinese breed with a high body fat content.
