Genetic selection for growth drives differences in intestinal microbiota composition and parasite disease resistance in gilthead sea bream.
M Carla PiazzonFernando Naya-CatalàErick PereraOswaldo PalenzuelaAriadna Sitjà-BobadillaJaume Pérez-SánchezPublished in: Microbiome (2020)
These results show a clear genome-metagenome interaction indicating that the fast-growth families harbor a microbiota that is more flexible upon dietary changes. These animals also showed a better ability to cope with intestinal infections. Video Abstract.
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