M. Umezaki

Dietary fiber induces a fat preference associated with the gut microbiota

This study shows that dietary fiber consumption in mice leads to a preference for high-fat diets, linked to specific gut microbiota compositions.

High-resolution temporal profiling of the gut microbiome through the whole life of mice

This study tracks the gut microbiome of mice over their entire lifespan, revealing patterns of microbial persistence and age-related changes linked to longevity.