Gut microbiota promote early-life digestive function in songbirds
Brian K. Trevelline, Jennifer L. Houtz, Catherine R. Andreadis, Jon G. Sanders, Megan K Collins, Natalie J. Morris, Tosha Ruth Kelly, Melissah Rowe, Andrew H. Moeller
This study shows that gut microbiota colonization is essential for digestive development in House sparrows, increasing intestinal structure and function.
bioRxiv · Jul 9, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology