Publications by authors named "Sage D Rohrer"
Article Synopsis
- Microbial colonization influences host health, and studying the gut microbiome of species, like the endangered Galapagos penguin, is crucial for understanding how to monitor diseases in wild populations.
- Researchers collected fecal samples from wild penguins to analyze their gut microbiome composition, discovering dominant bacterial phyla and a focus on metabolic functions, along with identifying the presence of potential pathogens, particularly Clostridium perfringens.
- The study found that factors such as developmental stage, location, and potential pathogens impact the diversity of the microbial community, with juvenile penguins showing significantly lower diversity compared to adults.
