If you give a mouse a poopsicle: a novel fecal microbiota transplant method for exploring the role of the gut microbiome in stress-related outcomes in mice
Paper • Feb 16, 2026 • bioRxiv • Monica A. Tschang, Abigail G. Schindler
Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) is a critical tool for studying the gut-brain axis, yet traditional methods like oral gavage are highly stressful and can confound behavioral outcomes. we introduc...