Host Diet Preference Drives Diversity and Composition of Gut Microbiota in Captive Birds
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.72463
Abstract: ABSTRACT Gut microbiota (GM) plays a vital role in host physiology, yet our understanding of the factors driving GM variability in birds remains incomplete. Previous research has provided mixed support for different predictors of bird… read more here.
Keywords: host; physiology; diet preference; diversity ... See more keywords
Sex dependent effects of physical activity on diet preference in rats selectively bred for high or low levels of voluntary wheel running
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2018.10.018
Abstract: Abstract Considering the current obesity epidemic is due in large part to an energy imbalance, it is crucial to explore biological mechanisms that mediate palatable high energy food intake and physical activity behavior levels. Previous… read more here.
Keywords: voluntary wheel; selectively bred; physical activity; diet preference ... See more keywords