Kevin L. Gustafson

Biological and technical variability in mouse microbiome analysis and implications for sample size determination

This study quantifies biological and technical variability in mouse microbiome analysis and provides guidance on sample size determination for microbiome studies.

Fetal programming by the parental microbiome of offspring behavior, and DNA methylation and gene expression within the hippocampus

This study shows that the maternal microbiome influences offspring behavior, body weight, and hippocampal DNA methylation and gene expression.

Failure of colonization following gut microbiota transfer exacerbates DSS-induced colitis

This study shows that failed microbial colonization after gut microbiota transfer worsens DSS-induced colitis in mice, highlighting the role of microbial composition and transfer method.

Supplier-origin gut microbiomes affect host body weight and select autism-related behaviors

The paper shows that gut microbiome diversity from different suppliers affects body weight and autism-related behaviors in BTBR mice, with a male-specific behavioral impact.