1 paper2 findings
Cumulative exposure to distinct environments
upin P. paniscus1
Cumulative exposure to distinct environments are associated with microbiome uniqueness in P. paniscus.
“Moreover, cumulative exposure to distinct environments over an individual's lifetime substantially contributes to microbiome uniqueness.”
AnimalsgutLifetime
Age linked to more diverse gut bacteria in bonobos
NPJ biofilms and microbiomes3 Sep 2026
Age
upin P. paniscus1
Age is associated with microbiome uniqueness in P. paniscus.
“Notably, instability and uniqueness increased with age in zoo-housed, but not wild bonobos”
AnimalsZoo-housed, but not wild bonobosgut
Age linked to more diverse gut bacteria in bonobos
NPJ biofilms and microbiomes3 Sep 2026
An observational study of 165 wild and zoo-housed bonobos aged 2 to 71 years found age-related patterns resembling those seen in humans.An observational study of 165 wild and zoo-housed bonobos aged 2 to 71 years found age-related patterns resembling those seen in humans.