While not specifically about fox #Squirrels (the majority of submissions), this paper from the @suenlab explores the microbial diversity of the ground squirrel gut during hibernation and is definitely worth a read! https://t.co/lUbndWpu8v
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Chaser "Given that there are substantial differences between captive and wild environments, conclusions drawn from studies with captive hibernators may not reflect the gut microbiota’s role in the physiology of wild animals." https://t.co/6Wfqx9S5N0 https:
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@LorentzianJelly Looks like I got some stuff to read that study on NOD2 response to environment is cited in this study on hibernation, published in january 2022. (citation 47) It's saying that we don't know shit about gut bacterial hibernation in wild spe
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RT @UWMadison_CGSI: Researchers led by Edna Chiang (@EdnaChiang) in the lab of @UWMadison_CGSI affiliate Garrett Suen (@suenlab) use Illumi…