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Matters Microbial #130: The Holobiont — Animals, Microbes, and Ecology
05/20/2026
Matters Microbial #130: The Holobiont — Animals, Microbes, and Ecology
Matters Microbial #130: The Holobiont — Animals, Microbes, and Ecology May 19, 2026 Today Dr. Kevin Kohl, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss how he and his colleagues study the interplay between animals, their resident gut microbes, and the overarching concept of the holobiont. Host: Guest Subscribe: , Become a of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode The at Pennsylvania State University. A very fine on the holobiont concept for non-microbiologists. A general introductory of the holobiont concept. The holobiont concept and the . A partial of the development of the holobiont concept. Dr. Casadevall suggests that and thus outcomes describes the term “pathogen,” and a similar analysis applies to the holobiont. A very short of the holobiont concept. Another of the holobiont concept in general, coauthored by Dr. Kohl. Some for thinking about the holobiont concept. A to the holobiont concept, by Dr. Seth Bordenstein. I highly recommend this essay by the science writer Carl Zimmer, “,” to think of the connections between lake ecology and microbial interactions with humans. Another wonderful recommended by Dr. Kohl, by Dr. Margaret McFall-Ngai and coauthors, detailing the impact microbes have on animals over evolution and development. The connection to the holobiont concept, discussed on this podcast (coauthored by Dr. Kohl). The fascinating work by Dr. Kohl and colleagues showing the relationship between discussed in this podcast. A by Dr. Kohl and colleagues, “Through the microbial looking glass: our shifting understanding of the holobiont and microbes as mediators of organismal biology,” illustrates the development and influence of the holobiont concept. Dr. Richard Prum’s book, “,” was discussed during this podcast. There is also a where Dr. Prum discusses the ideas in this book, describing gene regulation as a performance. Dr. Kohl’s . Dr. Kohl’s (very interesting) . Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com
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