Apr 1, 2023 · In the present study, we used available data on bat gut microbiome to characterize the microbial community assembly of five selected bat species (i.e., Miniopterus schreibersii, Myotis capaccinii, Myotis myotis, Myotis pilosus, and Myotis vivesi), using network analysis.

May 22, 2024 · In this work, we aimed to compare the gut microbiota of four bat species with different feeding habits from Southern Brazil, including nectarivorous, frugivorous, insectivorous, and hematophagous bats.

Jun 3, 2020 · The key features to bat gut include, firstly, shorter intestinal length (about one third to one fifth of that of mouse of comparable weight, Klite, 1965; Caviedes-Vidal et al., 2007); secondly, a unique structure of the gastrointestinal system, usually lacking the cecum and appendix (Klite, 1965; Gadelha-Alves et al., 2008) and in some species ...

We identified that most of the isolated bacteria have pro-mutagenic and antioxidant properties at the same time. This study reveals new insights into bat gut microbiota's potential involvement in antiviral response and opens new frontiers in preventing emerging diseases originating from bats.

Oct 21, 2024 · Some studies have shown that piscivorous bats carry a characteristic gut microbiome in which the most relevant bacteria are directly acquired from their preys.

Feb 26, 2025 · The Greater Horseshoe Bat's gut microbiota changed some immune cells' composition in the spleen and mesenteric lymph nodes of mice and also conferred a faster and higher proportion of natural killer cell activation.

Jul 28, 2023 · Results of recent studies suggest effects of some host factors (e.g., phylogeny and dietary habit) on their gut microbiota. In this study, we examined the gut microbial compositions of 18 different species of bats. Results showed that Firmicutes, Gammaproteobacteria, and Actinobacteria were dominant in all fecal samples of bats.

May 18, 2015 · In this study we explored the correlations among different bat feeding strategies and host microbiome composition. Strikingly our results suggest a strong nested correlation where both host phylogeny and feeding strategy were strong indicators of …

Jul 28, 2023 · In this study, we examined the gut microbial compositions of 18 different species of bats. Results showed that Firmicutes, Gammaproteobacteria, and Actinobacteria were dominant in all fecal samples of bats.

Mar 21, 2024 · Bats are the second-largest group of mammals with short intestinal tract, yet their gut microbiome is still poorly studied. Herein, we explored the relationships between gut microbiome and food composition, host taxa, body size, gender, elevation, and latitude.