Barking up the microbiome tree: a multi-body-site characterization of maternal postpartum and pup early colonization dynamics
Tali Magory Cohen, Alisa Cohen, Sondra Turjeman, Sharon Kuzi, Smadar Tal, Omry Koren
This study characterizes maternal and pup microbial colonization dynamics in puppies, showing body-site specific contributions from maternal reservoirs and early maturation of oral and rectal microbiomes.
bioRxiv · Aug 4, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology