Topic: Methodology

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1. 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...

2. Saline-free preparation for chronic in vivo imaging in adult Drosophila

   Paper • Feb 19, 2026 • bioRxiv • Ruibao Zhu, Salah Khorbtli, Cheng Huang

   Longitudinal brain imaging is essential for understanding neural mechanisms, yet traditional methods for adult *Drosophila* require external saline, which limits preparation stability and duration....