Could your housemates be changing your gut bacteria? |04 May 2026

The Seychelles Warbler is at the cutting edge of science (Credit: Arne van Eerden)

Could your housemates be changing your gut bacteria?

In the Cousin Island Special Reserve, one of the most iconic birds in the world of conservation is reshaping how we think about health, society, and even ourselves.

The Seychelles Warbler has been the subject of long-term studies for about 40 years. It is the most researched species in Seychelles, possibly in the region. About 200 papers have been published on it. It has become one of the most important model organisms in evolutionary biology and ecology.

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