Effects of Hibernation on Colonic Epithelial Tissue and Gut Microbiota in Wild Chipmunks ().

The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in the host's metabolic processes. Many studies have shown significant changes in the gut microbiota of mammals during hibernation to adapt to the changes in the external environment, but there is limited research on the colonic epithelial tissue and gut microbiota of the wild chipmunks during hibernation. This study analyzed the diversity, composition, and function of the gut microbiota of the wild chipmunk during hibernation using 16S rRNA gene high-throughput sequencing technology, and further conducted histological analysis of the colon.

Effects of a Fermented Beverage of Changbai Mountain Fruit and Vegetables on the Composition of Gut Microbiota in Mice.

Evidence suggests that fermented foods and beverages made from fruits and vegetables benefit human health, including in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and gastrointestinal disorders. However, there are few studies on the effects of fermented fruits and vegetables on intestinal microbiota. In this study, we investigated the changes in the composition of the intestinal microbial community after short-term treatment with a fermented beverage of Changbai Mountain fruit and vegetables (FB).