Publications by authors named "B M Md-Zain"
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- * Researchers analyzed fecal samples from four langur species using advanced sequencing techniques, finding significant differences in microbial diversity, with Presbytis femoralis showing the highest diversity and P. robinsoni being the healthiest due to fewer pathogenic bacteria.
- * The findings suggest that diet, behavior, and habitat impact gut microbiota, and there is a concern that the presence of pathogenic bacteria in these langurs could pose health risks to humans.
Background: The gut microbiota plays an important role in primates, which may be associated with their habitat. In Malaysia, pig-tailed macaques (Macaca nemestrina) live in different habitat environments and have traditionally been used for coconut plucking for more than a century. There is currently no information regarding the gut microbiota of this macaque in Malaysia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImportance: Recent developments in genetic analytical techniques have enabled the comprehensive analysis of gastrointestinal symbiotic bacteria as a screening tool for animal health conditions, especially the endangered gibbons at the National Wildlife Rescue Centre (NWRC).
Objective: High-throughput sequencing based on 16S ribosomal RNA genes was used to determine the baseline gut bacterial composition and identify potential pathogenic bacteria among three endangered gibbons housed in the NWRC.
Methods: Feces were collected from 14 individuals (, n = 9; , n = 4; and , n = 1) from March to November 2022.
Characterizing the gastrointestinal microbiome diversity in endangered Malayan Siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus): Insights into group composition, age variability and sex-related patterns.
J Med Primatol
October 2024
Background: The gut morphology of Symphalangus syndactylus exhibits an intermediate structure that aligns with its consumption of fruit and ability to supplement its diet with leaves. The Siamang relies on its gut microbiome for energy extraction, immune system development, and the synthesis of micronutrients. Gut microbiome composition may be structured based on several factors such as age, sex, and habitat.
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- The Tricolour langur, a critically endangered primate endemic to Borneo, faces a declining population with no detailed scientific reports available on its status in Sarawak.
- Recent research conducted in Jemoreng, Sarawak, utilized high-throughput DNA metabarcoding to analyze the langur's diet, revealing 11 distinct plant species linked to their feeding habits.
- Key plant species identified include akar kuning (Menispermaceae), akar jangkang (Urticaceae), and lychee (Sapindaceae), highlighting the importance of understanding their diet for effective conservation efforts.