Chinese Scientists Are Turning Desert Dunes into Soil Using Ancient Microbes

Image credits: Juli Kosolapova. For decades, we’ve been fighting a losing battle against the sand. As temperatures climb and we drain our water reserves, deserts continue their slow, relentless expansion. But a landmark 59-year study from China suggests we’ve been looking at the problem all wrong. Instead of planting trees, we should be planting “seeds” … Read more

Enteric microbiome ecosystem regulation of poultry gut health

Photo: Canva Understanding a ‘healthy gut’ requires knowledge of the functional interactions of all components of the enteric microbiome ecosystem. These interactions between these diverse physiological features underscore the extent of areas encompassed by the gut and the difficulty in correlating elements of gut health with the ability to regulate poultry performance. Gut health of … Read more

Nutritional additives to enhance gut microbiome and immunity

Fenugreek seeds contain various bioactive compounds, such as alkaloids, and polyphenols, that can exert antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Photo: Canva In modern-day intensive broiler production systems, strategies to improve broiler immunity and gut health are crucial, particularly amidst antibiotic growth promoter restrictions. Focusing on nutritional additives, this report elaborates on the benefits of supplementing broiler … Read more