Chronic early life stress alters the microbial and transcriptional profile of the zebrafish gut

Key Points

• Altered microbial profile and transcriptional changes were observed in the gut of zebrafish exposed to chronic early life stress.
• Significant differences were noted in microbial diversity metrics before and after stress exposure in the zebrafish model.
• Assessment of gut microbiota and gene expression provided insights into the underlying mechanisms of stress response.
• Findings highlight potential long-term health implications related to early life stress exposure in aquatic models.