Metatranscriptomic sequencing of horse gut
Gut microbes and their metabolites play a vital role in the health and host physiology, but how specific bacterial functions contribute to the exceptional athletic performance of racehorses needs to be better understood. We conducted gut metatranscriptomics approaches immediately after the race. Our study provides novel insights into gut microbial functions and paves the way for improving athletic performance by targeted gut microbiome manipulation.