Dynamics of Gut Microbiome in Giant Panda Cubs Reveal Transitional Microbes and Pathways in Early Life

• Published in: Frontiers in microbiology Vol. 9; p. 3138
• Main Authors: Guo, Min, Chen, Jianwei, Li, Qiongfang, Fu, Ying, Fan, Guangyi, Ma, Jinmin, Peng, Ling, Zeng, Liyun, Chen, Jing, Wang, Yayu, Lee, Simon Ming-Yuen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 18.12.2018
• Subjects: co-abundance genes; giant panda cubs; gut microbial gene functions and pathways; gut microbiota; important microbes; Microbiology; important microbes; gut microbial gene functions and pathways; giant panda cubs; co-abundance genes; gut microbiota

Adult giant pandas ( ) express transitional characteristics in that they consume bamboos, despite their carnivore-like digestive tracts. Their genome contains no cellulolytic enzymes; therefore, understanding the development of the giant panda gut microbiome, especially in early life, is important f...