If you give a mouse a poopsicle: a novel fecal microbiota transplant method for exploring the role of the gut microbiome in stress-related outcomes in mice
Monica Tschang, Ronin Deo-Campo Vuong, Baylee Eilers, Denise Chac, Adam Waalkes, Kelsi M. Penewit, Alyssa Easton, Bryan P. Schuessler, Renata M. Daniels, Ana A. Weil, Stephen J. Salipante, Sean M. Gibbons, Abigail G. Schindler
This paper introduces a novel fecal microbiota transplant method using 'poopsicles' to reduce stress in mice, showing lower corticosterone levels and better microbial similarity compared to traditional gavage.
Frontiers in Immunology · Apr 24, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology