Introduction
Most organisms depend on their innate microbiome, which gives rise to the term “holobiont” or “metaorganism”. By supplying nutrients, encouraging growth and development, detoxifying, and reducing disease, microbes support host health and development in several ways. For instance, certain bee microbiota can affect host immunity, certain rhizosphere bacteria can help plants tolerate drought, and the human gut microbiome can help prevent disease. Together with their significant metabolic potential, microbiomes are also robust, adaptable, and quick to react to environmental changes. These characteristics form the foundation for the successful application of probiotics and other microbial therapies to modify host functioning.1 Focusing on the intestinal…