MicrobiologyFrontiers in ImmunologyPeer-reviewed
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…·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.
DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2026.1816919