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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Immunology
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Animals host diverse microbes, primarily in the gut, forming the gut microbiome.
  • Gut microbiome composition varies widely, from single species to thousands of microbes.
  • Interactions between the gut microbiome and host can be beneficial, detrimental, or context-dependent, affecting multiple organ systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the mechanisms by which the gut microbiome impacts mammalian hosts.
  • To discuss how hosts and environmental factors shape the gut microbiome.
  • To highlight key concepts and future directions in gut microbiome research.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article, synthesizing existing research.
  • Focuses on the mammalian host.
  • Discusses mechanisms of host-microbiome interaction and microbiome shaping.

Main Results:

  • The gut microbiome significantly impacts host physiology and health.
  • Host factors and environmental exposures are critical in shaping microbiome composition.
  • Understanding these interactions is crucial for advancing microbiome science.

Conclusions:

  • The gut microbiome plays a vital role in mammalian health and disease.
  • Future research should focus on elucidating complex host-microbiome interactions.
  • Next-generation knowledge requires integrated approaches to study the gut microbiome.